Iraq sees a major shift in power dynamics as Baghdad squeezes parliamentary seats previously allocated to the autonomous Kurdistan Region and the region’s oil revenues has also been ordered for handover to the federal government.
Turkey’s new judicial reform package, including revised sentencing guidelines, faces criticism for potentially affecting judicial independence and individual rights in the country.
Journalist organisations in Turkey have called on international bodies to demand the release of award-winning Kurdish journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu, held in pre-trail detention since World Press Freedom Day in May of last year.
In other news, the final appeal made by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange against extradition to the US has concluded in London, with a decision expected by 5 March.
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