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international-relations1 year ago

"Mexican President Reveals Shocking Footage of Embassy Raid in Ecuador"

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador condemned the raid on his country's embassy in Quito and released footage showing Ecuadorian security forces forcibly removing the former vice-president, Jorge Glas, from the building. The raid, widely seen as a violation of international law protecting diplomatic installations, drew condemnation from Latin America, Europe, and North America. Mexico's foreign ministry released the footage to denounce Ecuador's actions and vowed to bring the violations to international courts with the support of friendly countries. Ecuador's president defended his decision, citing the need to protect national security.

via The Guardian|
#diplomatic-immunity#ecuador#embassy-raid
international-relations1 year ago

"Diplomatic Controversies: Arrest of Former VP Sparks Outcry and Severing of Relations"

Recent attacks on embassies in Ecuador and Syria have breached the inviolability of diplomatic missions, sparking condemnation and diplomatic tensions. Mexico plans to take the case to the International Court of Justice, while Iran has pledged a decisive response to the attack on its consulate in Damascus. The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations establishes the inviolability of embassies and the diplomatic immunity of personnel. The tradition of embassies sheltering dissidents has a long history, but attacks on diplomatic missions have also occurred in recent decades, despite international law protections.

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomatic-immunity#embassies#international-law
international-relations1 year ago

"Diplomatic Turmoil: The Ecuador-Mexico Embassy Crisis Unraveled"

Ecuadorian police's raid on Mexico's embassy to arrest a former vice president has sparked outrage and led to a diplomatic fallout, violating international laws and breaching diplomatic immunity. The move has been condemned by leaders across the Americas and has raised concerns about the sanctity of embassies and diplomatic relations. The incident has drawn comparisons to past breaches of diplomatic immunity and has prompted calls for a meeting by the Organization of American States to address the situation.

via The Associated Press|
#diplomatic-immunity#ecuador#international-law
politics2 years ago

"Biden administration secures prisoner swap, freeing American detainees in exchange for Maduro ally"

The Biden administration has finalized a deal with Venezuela that would exchange one of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's close allies, Alex Nain Saab Morán, for at least eight Americans held in Venezuela, including some who are designated as wrongfully detained. The swap is expected to take place in a third country. Saab, who was charged with money laundering in Florida in 2019, has been trying to get his case dismissed by claiming diplomatic immunity. The deal comes as part of the Biden administration's efforts to secure the release of American detainees and promote fair elections in Venezuela.

via CBS News|
#biden-administration#diplomatic-immunity#nicolas-maduro
crime2 years ago

Somali President's Son Escapes Turkey Following Fatal Crash

The son of the Somali president has fled Turkey after being involved in a fatal crash that killed a Turkish motorcycle courier in Istanbul. The incident sparked public anger and protests by the city's mayor. The son, Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hit the courier with a diplomatic car registered with Somalia's embassy. Initially, the police report blamed the courier for the accident, but video footage showed that the son's car was speeding. The courier later died from his injuries, and an arrest warrant was issued for the son, who had already left the country. The Turkish government is investigating the handling of the case and the police officers involved.

via Middle East Eye|
#crime#diplomatic-immunity#public-outrage
immigration2 years ago

"US-born doctor loses citizenship while applying for passport renewal"

Siavash Sobhani, a 61-year-old Virginia doctor who was born in the US, has been stripped of his citizenship after officials determined that he should never have been granted American citizenship in 1960 due to his father's status as an Iranian diplomat at the time of his birth. Sobhani, who has lived in the US his entire life, is now stateless and unable to safely live in Iran due to his brother's political ties to the US and his own criticisms of the government. He has appealed to Virginia lawmakers for help but is uncertain when or if he will regain his citizenship. This case echoes a similar situation involving Hoda Muthana, a US-born woman who was denied citizenship due to her father's diplomatic status.

via Daily Mail|
#diplomatic-immunity#immigration#iranian-embassy
international-relations2 years ago

Russian Diplomat Sparks Land Dispute in Australia's Capital

A Russian embassy staffer has been squatting on the planned construction site of a new embassy building in Canberra, Australia, after the government evicted Russia from the site for national security reasons. Russia plans a high court challenge to overturn legislation rushed through the Australian parliament last week canceling Russia’s lease on the site. Concerns have grown over Russian espionage in Australia, a member of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, after news in February that Canberra’s intelligence agency had expelled “a major spy network” of Russian diplomats and undercover agents who had been operating for 18 months.

via The Washington Post|
#australia#diplomatic-immunity#espionage
politics2 years ago

Russian Diplomat Squats on Vetoed Embassy Site in Australia, Sparks Standoff.

A suspected Russian diplomat is occupying the site of Moscow's proposed embassy in Canberra, Australia, after the Australian government vetoed the plan on security grounds. The Russian embassy refused to comment on media reports that the man seen smoking cigarettes outside his accommodation was a Russian diplomat. The Australian government passed emergency legislation last week blocking Russia’s lease on the largely empty block because the new embassy would have been too close to Parliament House. Russia later informed the government it intended to challenge the extinguishment of the lease in the High Court on constitutional grounds.

via ABC News|
#australia#diplomatic-immunity#embassy
politics2 years ago

Suspected Russian Diplomat Squats on Vetoed Embassy Site in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the site of the proposed Russian embassy was secure, despite a Russian diplomat squatting on the land. Australia passed a law earlier this month to prevent Russia from moving its embassy to a prime site close to parliament and the Chinese embassy, citing national security concerns. The Russian diplomat has diplomatic immunity, and police are unable to arrest him. Moscow recently barred 48 Australians from entering Russia in retaliation for Australia's sanctions regime against the country.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#australia#diplomatic-immunity#embassy
politics2 years ago

Opposition demands Putin's arrest during South Africa visit.

South Africa's opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has taken legal action to force the government to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attends the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) bloc meeting in August. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin in March over accusations that Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children. South Africa, an ICC member, is in a diplomatic dilemma as it has close ties with Moscow. The government has granted diplomatic immunity to officials attending the BRICS foreign ministers meeting this week and the grouping's heads of state summit in August, which some read as a preparatory step to provide legal cover for Putin's visit.

via Al Jazeera English|
#brics#diplomatic-immunity#icc
international-relations2 years ago

South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity for BRICS Summit

South Africa plans to extend its Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act to all international officials attending the BRICS summit in August, paving the way for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend despite an ICC arrest warrant issued in March over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. South Africa may be obliged to arrest Putin if he sets foot in the country, but the government is looking for a possible loophole in the Rome Statute to enable Putin to attend without arrest. Russia has granted Putin immunity from prosecution, making it unlikely that he will be arrested.

via CBS News|
#brics#diplomatic-immunity#icc
politics2 years ago

South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity for BRICS Summit

South Africa has granted diplomatic immunity to attendees of two meetings of officials from the BRICS group of countries, including a summit of the BRICS heads of state scheduled to take place in August, as it prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin. The immunity covers the conference and its attendees from the jurisdiction of the host country for the duration of the conference. South Africa is currently taking legal advice on how to handle the arrest warrant for Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges related to Russia’s war with Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|
#brics#diplomatic-immunity#international-relations
politics2 years ago

Israel extradites Jordanian MP accused of arms smuggling.

Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan, who was held by Israeli authorities for allegedly smuggling over 200 guns in his car, has been released and handed over to Jordanian security authorities. Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency said al-Adwan carried out 12 separate smuggling attempts since early 2022 using his diplomatic passport to bring in contraband that ranged from electronic cigarettes to gold to birds. Al-Adwan's parliamentary immunity has been revoked, and he could face prosecution. The arrest threatened to further strain ties between Israel and Jordan, which were already tense despite a peace treaty that is nearly 30 years old.

via Al Jazeera English|
#arms-smuggling#border-crossing#diplomatic-immunity