Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was hospitalized after starting a hunger strike in protest of his ongoing rebellion trial, where he faces 34 years in prison for dissolving Congress and ruling by decree. Castillo, who calls his trial politicized, was removed from office in December 2022, leading to three months of protests and dozens of deaths. A former rural school teacher with no political experience, Castillo also faces a corruption investigation from his time in office.
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US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees
A US judge dismissed a lawsuit against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), ruling it has immunity as part of the United Nations, despite claims from Israeli plaintiffs that the agency's funding enabled Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. The judge's decision aligns with the Biden administration's position, while UNRWA continues to deny allegations of links to militant groups, citing a lack of evidence from Israel. Want More Context? 🔎
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