Crime & Justice

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-08-11

  Houthis pocket al-Hodeidah port revenues in violation of truce

  Rather than paying the salaries of state employees with the revenue from al-Hodeidah port, the Houthis are using it to serve Iran's agenda.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-08-03

  Impact of Beirut port blast still felt, 2 years on

  As silos at the port collapse, families of the victims say they are still searching for truth and justice after the investigation was halted months ago.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-29

  Unexploded ISIS mines endanger civilians in Syria's north, east

  Local organisations have been working to clear mines from areas once ruled by ISIS and raise awareness about the dangers they present.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-28

  Iraq actively countering the smuggling of fuel by Iranian proxies

  Oil smuggled out of Iraq amounts to half of the country's total oil exports. Much of the proceeds from these illicit transactions are lining the pockets of Iranian backed, mafia-like entities.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-28

  Southern Syria clashes unearth regime-linked drug-manufacturing equipment

  Opposition fighters in Sweida found 'machines and presses for the manufacture of Captagon pills' in the headquarters of a pro-regime armed group.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-22

  Syrians recruiting mercenaries for Russia's Ukraine invasion face EU sanctions

  Recruiters prey on the desperation of Syria's poor, enticing them to fight in Ukraine with promises of pay that often do not materialise.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-18

  Yemen seeks ban on sale of artefacts smuggled out since Houthis' coup

  Looted antiquities recently have been offered at international auction houses. The Yemeni government, in co-ordination with friendly countries, is working to put a stop to such sales.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-15

  Ex-Iran official jailed for life over 1988 executions

  The mass executions were decided by a group later known as the 'death commission', in which Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi had a key role.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-13

  Aid distribution impeded in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen: UN

  Impediments to aid distribution prevalent in areas controlled by the Houthis, paired with funding shortages, may increase famine in Yemen.

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  Crime & Justice

  2022-07-07

  Yemenis complain of surveillance, repression in Houthi-controlled areas

  The Iran-backed group has been monitoring, controlling and suppressing the local population in areas under its rule, even going as far as listening through windows to spy on residents.