“French Court Grants Jurisdiction Over International Arrest Warrant for Syrian President Assad: Historic Ruling Challenges Head of State Immunity”
Paris Appeals Court decides French jurisdiction over Syrian arrest warrant against President Assad, recognizing historic case of head of state’s personal responsibility. Initial request to dismiss warrant due to immunity denied.
“Former Russian Deputy Prosecutor Wanted for Inciting Violence: International Arrest Warrant Issued”
Former Russian Deputy Prosecutor, Pyotr Vrublevsky, is facing an international arrest warrant for incitement or organizing violence. He was arrested in Kazakhstan after online posts calling for murder surfaced. He is accused of being a national security threat and inciting violence online.