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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Dawn
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalized in intensive care after being jailed on charges of misusing government funds for a UK trip, amid political tensions and accusations that his detention aims to prevent his return to power during the country's economic crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The chief of France's national police, Frederic Veaux, has sparked controversy by stating that law enforcement officers under investigation should not be jailed like ordinary citizens. His remarks came amid a walkout by numerous Marseille police over the detention of a colleague for his actions during nationwide riots. While Veaux believes that police officers should be held accountable for their actions, he argues that they should not be treated like "criminals and thugs." The comments have raised questions about whether French law enforcement is above the law, with President Emmanuel Macron stating that police must respect the law while being subject to it. The walkout by Marseille police has caused concern, and experts warn that the principle of equality before the law is at stake.