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Brazil’s Supreme Court expands law aimed at violence against women

Brazil’s Supreme Court has decided to expand the scope of the Maria da Penha Law, enacted in 2006 to combat violence against women. Under the ruling, announced on Wednesday (Aug. 19), judges must apply the law to combat all forms of gender-based violence against women. Prior to the ruling, the law applied only to cases of domestic violence, family violence, or violence in intimate relationships.…

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Wiper denies political deal between Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua

The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has denied reports that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has entered into a political deal with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • WPF rejects rumors of political deal between Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua
  • Meeting on August 17 was appreciation gesture, not pact
  • WPF committed to United Alternative Government In Waiting coalition

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