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Chad's president signs pardon for 380 rebels sentenced to life in prison

A group of 380 rebels handed life sentences over the 2021 death of former ruler Idriss Deby Itno have been pardoned, a statement from the president's office said Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Chad pardons 380 rebels in apparent peace gesture

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby on Saturday pardoned 380 jailed members of an influential rebel group in an apparent bid to get it to join peace talks.

Reuters

Chad sentences 441 rebels to life in prison over ex-president Deby's death

A court in Chad sentenced more than 400 rebels to life in prison on Tuesday over the death of former president Idriss Deby, who was killed on the frontline of a battle against their group in 2021, their lawyer said.

Reuters

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Geek had 'lightbulb' moment to create free comic convention

If you are a fan of horror, comic, manga or cosplay, this event claims to be for you

Liverpool Echo

Major crackdown on 'dodgy boxes' underway in Ireland after arrests made in the UK

Notices have so far been issued to addresses across Kilkenny, Mayo, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Dublin, and Wexford since February 28 and will continue until mid-March

Irish Mirror

FACT at 20: From first new arts building in decades to Tarantino visit

When it opened, FACT was Liverpool’s first new arts building in over 60 years

Liverpool Echo

FACT Liverpool celebrates Chinese New Year with programme of free events

The special programme will run until February 5

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What is a 'dodgy box' amid police crackdown on illegal streaming?

Officers plan to visit thousands of homes in a major ongoing criminal investigation

Liverpool Echo

Households illegally streaming Premier League games to be visited by police in piracy crackdown

People streaming football games illegally will be warned by police that they could face serious consequences if they don't stop immediately

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Police to visit 1,000 homes in crackdown on illegal football streams and "fire sticks"

As part of an ongoing criminal investigation, police are said to now be cracking down on people who are illegally streaming television such as football with people soon expected to get a knock on the door.

Glasgow Live

Police looking for 'dodgy boxes' set to knock on doors of 1,000 people

Many homeowners could face prosecution this week due to using illegal services

Manchester Evening News

Police to visit thousands of homes this week looking for 'dodgy boxes' in Sky, BT Sport and Amazon crackdown

Two men were sentenced to a total of 16 months for watching illegal streams

Liverpool Echo

Police to knock on 1000 doors over illegal football streams as Operation Raider follows Hesgoal strike out

Police will reportedly visit 1,000 homes in the UK – the biggest clamp down yet on illegal streaming.

Daily Record

Police to knock on doors of 1,000 people illegally streaming TV this week

Those targeted have been identified from a huge database of people streaming sport and films without paying for them

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Daily Mirror

Police to visit 1,000 homes in crackdown on illegal Premier League streams and "fire sticks"

Customers have been identified as part of a major ongoing criminal investigation and police will knock on the doors of people to warn they could also face prosecution

Liverpool Echo

Man illegally streamed dozens of Premier League football matches

Peter Dilworth operated a service offering illegal access to sports and entertainment content

The Guardian - UK

Unity ‘the only way forward’ says Chad PM as anti-junta anger rises

In interview from capital, Saleh Kebzabo says he wants powerful rebels to join transitional government

Al Jazeera

Chadian rebel pardoned by Egypt ahead of N’djamena dialogue

The release comes on the heels of a pre-negotiation parley held in Doha by Qatar, Chad and more than 300 rebel groups.

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Ashley Youth Detention Centre staff recruitment underway, as detainee tells mother of lockdown

A young detainee at Tasmania's Ashley prison tells his mother of being confined to his cell for over 22 hours a day, as ongoing staff shortages mean lockdowns and a recruitment drive which could pull staff from the notorious Don Dale jail in the Northern Territory.

The Conversation

Chad is making a huge effort to find peace: Chadians aren't convinced it will work

The normally quiet airport at the Chadian capital N’Djamena was recently inundated with internationally well-known arrivals.

Al Jazeera

Chad starts ‘national dialogue’ to pave way for elections

Military ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby says forum should open the way for holding ‘free and democratic’ elections.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Hosts Signing of Peace Pact between Chad Govt, Rebels

Chad's military government signed a pledge Monday with more than 40 rebel groups and opposition figures ahead of planned national reconciliation talks, though the deal did not include the country's main rebel group. Under the terms of the deal in Doha, those who signed have agreed to a ceasefire ahead…

Al Jazeera

Chad military gov’t, opposition groups sign peace deal in Qatar

At least 40 groups sign deal with gov’t to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.

The Independent UK

Chad junta leader in Qatar after months of peace deal talks

The head of Chad’s military government has met with the ruling emir of Qatar after months of talks over a possible peace deal between his forces and rebel factions in the African nation

The Hindu

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