Russia sentences Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi to 12 years in prison in absentia

Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia by a court in Tatarstan, Russia, for ...
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Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity

The alleged crimes committed by Bozize’s security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.

Lebanon sentences anti-Hezbollah activists to 15 years in absentia for ‘inciting’ IDF action

A Lebanese court sentenced anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia over allegations they incited Israeli military action.
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Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be tried in absentia until properly served with proof – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that discussions about trying former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta ...

Supreme Court: "Holding Trial in Absentia via Public Notification Despite Available Family Contact Is Unlawful"...Case Remanded

The Supreme Court has ruled that it is unlawful to proceed with a trial in absentia through public notification service ...

Tunisian court sentences prominent journalist Boukrim in absentia to four years

June 9 (Reuters) - A Tunisian court sentenced prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim to four years in prison in absentia, she said on Tuesday, in a ruling critics say highlights a growing crackdown on ...

Can Ofori-Atta be prosecuted in absentia? - Barker-Vormawor details legal hurdles

Vormawor, has raised questions about whether former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta can legally be prosecuted in absentia ...