Death Sentence for Malaysia Man Who Gave Patients Free Cannabis Oil
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A man has been sentenced to death in Malaysia for processing cannabis oil and distributing it to patients in need.…
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Report: India Must Decriminalise Drug Use to Address Punjab Crisis
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A new report has called on the Indian government to decriminalise drug use, primarily as a response to an ongoing…
The Rohingya, Drugs, and Narratives of Difference
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The lives of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are being put at risk due to unsubstantiated claims about their involvement with…
Harm reduction in Indonesia failing women who use drugs
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The state of tailored harm reduction services for women globally is notoriously poor, with the situation in Indonesia providing a…
Israeli Weapons Manufacturer Selling Guns to Duterte’s Drug War
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An Israeli firearms manufacturer is supplying hundreds of assault rifles and other guns to anti-drug police forces in the Philippines.…
Cannabis Use Can No Longer Be Punished in Georgia, Court Rules
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Georgia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that all punishments for cannabis consumption, including fines, be immediately abolished. The court’s ruling –…
Lebanon Plans to Be First Arab Country to Legalise Medical Cannabis
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The Lebanese parliament will review laws on medical cannabis cultivation and consumption with the intention of legalising it for financial…
South Korea Lends Support to Bangladesh Drug War, as Death Toll Rises
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Over 200 people have been killed in Bangladesh’s brutal drug war, and authorities are now receiving material support for it…
Sri Lanka’s Drug War Escalation is Dangerous and Futile
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Sri Lanka’s plans to militarise drug policy and execute people for drug offences are part of a misguided attempt to…
Israel Decriminalises Cannabis Possession, With Caveats
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The Israeli parliament has approved a cannabis reform bill which had near unanimous support among legislators across the political spectrum.…
China Executes 10 People for Non-Violent Drug Offences
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Chinese authorities have executed ten people for non-violent drug offences immediately after a public sentencing hearing. On 23 June, the…
Philippines Proposes Drug Testing All Children Aged 10 or Over
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The Philippines drugs agency has proposed mandatory drug testing for all schoolchildren aged 10 and over. Aaron Aquino, director of…