Africa: News – Ethiopia Ratifies Prisoner Transfer and Extradition Agreements With China, Brazil, and South Africa

Africa: News – Ethiopia Ratifies Prisoner Transfer and Extradition Agreements With China, Brazil, and South Africa

Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR) has ratified proclamations approving prisoner transfer agreements with the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Brazil, as well as a criminal extradition agreement with the Republic of South Africa. In a statement issued following the House’s ninth session on 22 January 2026,…

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Mahmoud Khalil and Trump admin clash over new request to release or transfer him closer to family

Mahmoud Khalil and Trump admin clash over new request to release or transfer him closer to family

Attorneys of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and the Trump administration clashed in court over Khalil’s renewed request to be released on bail or, at least, transferred to a detention center in New Jersey to be closer to family. Both parties submitted new filings after U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz declined to release Khalil last week….

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