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Civil Rights news — September 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Civil Rights published on September 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsJudiciaryCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

    Brazilian Supreme Court in Crisis Over Banco Master Scandal

    A dispute between Supreme Court Justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça over the handling of the Banco Master case has plunged Brazil's highest court into crisis, potentially impacting the upcoming presidential elections. The scandal involves alleged links between the suspected mastermind of a multi-billion dollar banking fraud, Daniel Vorcaro, and Justice Moraes. Vorcaro's messages, seeking help from a number attributed to Moraes, were made public by Justice Mendonça, escalating tensions. The crisis has drawn international attention, with the Financial Times reporting that it could have a 'decisive impact' on Brazil's elections.
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    Laura Sarabia Charged for Polygraph Test on Marelbys Meza

    Laura Sarabia, former chancellor and DAPRE director under Gustavo Petro, is being charged with abuse of public office and illegal coercion for ordering a polygraph test on her former nanny, Marelbys Meza. The test was administered after a suitcase containing money and documents went missing from Sarabia's apartment. Meza alleges she was pressured into taking the test and did not understand why Sarabia targeted her. The Presidency under Abelardo de la Espriella has declared itself a victim in the case.
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    EU Urges Ukraine to Reform Prosecutor General's Office Amid Corruption Scandal

    The European Commission has called on Ukraine to conduct a reform of the Office of the Prosecutor General and introduce a competition for the position of the Prosecutor General following a corruption scandal involving Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's attack on NABU and SAP. The EU considers this a priority reform under the 'Chucky-Kos plan' and a key element for Ukraine's EU membership aspirations. The commission has reminded Ukraine of its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
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    Reform UK Receives £72m in Crypto Billionaire Donations

    Reform UK, a political party, received £72 million in donations from two crypto billionaires, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, within 24 hours. The party's economic spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, described the donations as a 'breakthrough moment'. However, the Labour Party's Angela Rayner expressed concern about the influence of large donations on democracy and suggested that the donations could be retrospective under new laws being considered by Parliament.
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    Philippine NBI Raids Apartment, Arrests Four Chinese Nationals for Online Drug Trafficking

    The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Cybercrime Division raided an apartment in Paranaque City, arresting four Chinese nationals – one woman and three men. Officers found high-quality marijuana (kush), suspected shabu (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia, and suspected drug residue. The suspects were allegedly ordering drugs online and having them delivered to the apartment. All four tested positive for drugs and will face legal proceedings under Republic Act 9165. NBI warns against using the Philippines for drug activities.
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