Tag: NPA
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A Christmas Pause: The 56-Year Bureaucracy of Peace in the Philippines’ Long-Running Conflict
Introduction: A rare glimmer of humanity amid a protracted conflict Every December, a fragile, almost ritual pause descends over a country long accustomed to the sounds of conflict. In the Philippines, the world’s longest-running communist insurgency has persisted for more than half a century, yet during the Christmas season, an informal, largely observed ceasefire momentarily…
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The Christmas Pause: Why the Philippines’ Longest-Running Communist Conflict Festively Halts Each Year
The Christmas season has a long tradition of softening even the fiercest conflicts. In the Philippines, a country scarred by a 56-year-old communist insurgency, the annual Christmas ceasefire offers a rare moment of quiet and humanity. This seasonal pause, observed by both the government and the rebel groups at times, stands as a tangible reminder…
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Court Says $550K Crypto Theft Isn’t a Crime—Victim Fights Back
Zimbabwean Crypto Case Sparks Outcry as Suspects Walk Free A landmark case in Zimbabwe has drawn sharp public attention after two suspects accused of stealing more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency appeared to walk free from court. The unsettling development has thrust the victims’ frustrations into the national spotlight and prompted calls for a robust appeal…
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Court Rules $550K Crypto Theft Isn’t a Crime, Victim Fights Back
Background: A High-Profile Crypto Theft in Zimbabwe The case centers on a claim that more than $550,000 in cryptocurrency was stolen from a prominent Zimbabwean eye specialist. The trial drew national attention as two suspects appeared in court, facing serious allegations tied to one of the country’s most high-stakes crypto incidents. What makes this case…
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NPA Case: Mustapha Hamid Seeks Passport Release for Urgent Travel
Background: The NPA Case and the Defendant The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) case in Ghana has seen a prominent figure, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, under scrutiny as prosecutors from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) pursue charges related to a GH¢291 million transaction. As the case unfolds,…
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NPA Case: Mustapha Hamid Seeks Court Release of Passport for Urgent Travel
Overview of the Case The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) case has taken another turn as former CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid faces continued proceedings with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In a development that highlights the ongoing complexity of the legal matter, Dr. Abdul-Hamid has reportedly filed an application with the court seeking temporary…
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies OSP Asset Seizure Amid Ongoing Investigations
Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies Asset Seizure by OSP Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has publicly denied claims that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has seized any of his assets in connection with ongoing investigations. In a statement released to the press, Abdul-Hamid asserted that…
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid Denies Asset Seizure by OSP Amid Investigation Rumors
Background: Who is Mustapha Abdul-Hamid? Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, a former chief executive officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has been at the center of speculation surrounding investigations led by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In recent days, he publicly stated that claims of asset seizures are false, underscoring his view that misinformation is…