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On 8 October 2026, Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) made public its decision (dated 28 September 2026) in which it decided that Mr Duterte is fit to stand trial. In that decision, the Chamber also adopted necessary measures to facilitate the Accused's participation in his trial. The opening of the trial in the Duterte case is scheduled on 30 November 2026.

Wicknell Chivayo a divisé les opinions de son vivant et continue de le faire après sa mort.

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The ban hinders journalists’ access to information and particularly affects female journalists, who fear it will further undermine their employment prospects. Credit: Learning Together.

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KABUL, Oct 8 2026 (IPS)

It has become difficult for Afghan journalists to obtain information from the authorities, who are permitted to use smartphones only with special authorization. This ban particularly affects women, for whom face-to-face interviews are not an option.

The work of Hadia (name changed), a journalist at a Kabul-based radio station, has become significantly more difficult since the Taliban administration banned the use of smartphones within the Afghan government in June.

Many of Hadia’s stories remain incomplete because she can no longer obtain information from officials via phone as she used to.

"If female journalists are cut off from information, why would they even remain in the media? Furthermore, no entity in Afghanistan holds the Taliban accountable if it fails to answer questions from journalists or citizens"

“Landlines don’t offer the same capabilities as WhatsApp, and gathering information takes a lot of time. Most Taliban officials used to answer our questions via mobile apps. Where do we get our information now?” Hadia wonders.

Under the new rules, using a smartphone requires special permission, and officials who defy the ban risk having their phones confiscated and destroyed.

The ban hinders journalists’ access to information and particularly affects female journalists, who fear that the smartphone ban will further undermine their employment prospects.

Previously, even if officials did not wish to meet in person, they would still send information, photos, and audio files via WhatsApp or other smartphone apps. Now, that channel is closed.

The impact of the new smartphone ban is particularly significant outside the capital, where digital services have been crucial for accessing information.

“There have already been problems with several authorities. For instance, internet connections at the Herat police department and other offices are down because it is no longer possible to share a network connection from smartphones. Staff at some agencies said they could only answer questions after working hours because WhatsApp use was prohibited at the workplace,” says Nasrin (name changed), who works at a television station in the city of Herat in western Afghanistan.

According to Nasrin, the ban on smartphones in government offices reduces the number and influence of female journalists in Afghanistan’s media landscape.

The situation for female journalists in Afghanistan had already deteriorated following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. They can no longer attend press conferences as they once did, and communication with authorities is restricted.

Officials increasingly refuse to grant face-to-face interviews to female journalists unless they are accompanied by a close male relative. At the same time, women have been gradually removed from the civil service, meaning they are no longer available for interviews either.

The number of female journalists has also plummeted. According to the Canadian organization Free Speech Centre, there were approximately 2,000 female journalists in Afghanistan before the Taliban took power; now, there are fewer than 200.

Officials increasingly refuse to grant face-to-face interviews to female journalists unless they are accompanied by a close male relative. Credit: Learning Together.

The independent journalists’ organization Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFCJ) has warned about the impact of the ban. According to the organization, it hinders journalists’ access to information and undermines press freedom. The organization suspects that this is an attempt by the Taliban to tighten control over communication and impede the operations of independent media.

Media executives are also concerned about the ban’s impact on access to information.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has sought to reassure the media, stating that the ban has not yet been confirmed and is still under discussion.

However, Hijran (name changed), a TV journalist working in Kunduz province in northern Afghanistan, is concerned.

“We will face real problems if the ban remains in effect. Sometimes we have to produce two or three news reports a day, which is feasible if we receive information via WhatsApp. Now, getting answers and arranging interviews can take several days.”

For this story, female journalists across Afghanistan were interviewed, and they all faced the same problems. Almost everywhere, female journalists have only been able to communicate with Taliban officials via smartphone apps.

Asma (name changed), a news manager at a radio station in Kabul, points out that everyone has the right to access information.

“If female journalists are cut off from information, why would they even remain in the media? Furthermore, no entity in Afghanistan holds the Taliban accountable if it fails to answer questions from journalists or citizens.”

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The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons

Az EP elfogadta a Bizottság készülő korrupcióellenes stratégiájával kapcsolatos prioritásait. A cél a megelőzés, a szabályok érvényesítésének megerősítése, és az integritás előmozdítása.
Állampolgári Jogi, Bel- és Igazságügyi Bizottság

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A képviselők kijelentik, hogy a „színlelt” választásokat a félelem légkörében és Moszkva Ukrajna ellen folytatott, törvénytelen háborújának közepette tartották meg.
Külügyi Bizottság

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Dans une résolution, les députés affirment que le scrutin "falsifié" s’est tenu dans un climat de peur, sur fond de poursuite de la guerre illégale menée par Moscou contre l’Ukraine.
Commission des affaires étrangères

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Le Tribunal arbitral du sport doit se prononcer sur la décision de retirer au Sénégal son titre de champion d'Afrique des Nations 2025. Cependant, les supporters ne doivent pas s'attendre à un verdict immédiat.

On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Les députés ont adopté leurs priorités pour la stratégie anticorruption de la Commission visant à renforcer la prévention, l’application de la loi et l’intégrité dans l’ensemble de l’UE.
Commission des libertés civiles, de la justice et des affaires intérieures

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Die am Donnerstag angenommene Entschließung bezeichnet die Abstimmung als „Farce“, geprägt von einem Klima der Angst und dem anhaltenden russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine.
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten

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Die am Donnerstag angenommene Entschließung bezeichnet die Abstimmung als „Farce“, geprägt von einem Klima der Angst und dem anhaltenden russischen Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine.
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten

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Miután Kurita eredeti zászlóshajóját, az Atago nehézcirkálót az amerikai tengeralattjárók elsüllyesztették, a Yamato lett a csatahajó-kötelék zászlóshajója, és a leytei csatát ebben a minőségében harcolta végig. A Sibuyan-tengeren az ellenséges légitámadások szinte teljes egészében a Musashi ellen irányultak, a többi csatahajó alig kapott találatot. A Yamato csupán három bombatalálatot kapott, ezek közül kettő az elülső lövegtorony előtt csapódott be, és nem okozott nagy károkat. A harmadik bomba a hajó orrát találta el, és a vízvonal alatt nagy léket szakított a hajótestbe, melyen keresztül több mint 3.300 tonna víz ömlött a hajóba. (Más forrás szerint ez a bombatalálat csak a következő napon érte a hajót.)

Éjszaka a köteléknek a japánok nagy meglepetésére minden gond nélkül sikerült átkelnie a San Bernardino szoroson, és kijutni a szigetek keleti oldalára. Az amerikai Harmadik Flotta parancsnokát, William Halsey tengernagyot megtévesztette, hogy Kurita délután néhány órára visszafordult nyugat felé. Azt hitte, a japánok olyan súlyos veszteségeket szenvedtek, hogy feladták a támadást, és végleg visszavonulnak, ezért észak felé fordult, hogy megütközzön Ozawa tengernagy anyahajóival, melyeknek valójában éppen az volt a feladatuk, hogy elcsalják a Harmadik Flottát a partraszállás közeléből. Beosztott tisztjei tiltakozása ellenére Halsey a teljes flottájával elvonult Leytétől, és a San Bernardino szoros őrizetére semmit nem hagyott hátra. A japánok így minden akadály nélkül kijutottak a szigetek közül, és megindultak délnek, a leytei partraszállás helyszíne felé.

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Jeudi, le Parlement a adopté trois résolutions sur la situation des droits humains en Iran, en Géorgie et en Azerbaïdjan.

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.

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