South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yun Seok-Yeol on Tuesday condemned the rebels' “anti-national” activities and declared martial law. In an unannounced speech broadcast live late at night on YTN, Yoon said he had no choice but to take drastic measures to protect South Korea's freedom and constitutional order. He said the opposition was holding the parliamentary process […]
Ukraine Extends Martial Law
Ukraine’s parliament has decided to extend martial law in the country for another 90 days, rather than letting it expire at the end of the month. Martial law will remain in place in Ukraine until at least May 13, but likely much longer, as the country’s Verkhovna Rada confirmed the law approving the presidential decree […]
Court rules Trudeau’s use of martial law to crush peaceful trucker protest was ‘unjustified’ and unlawful
The Federal Court of Canada ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's imposition of martial law in 2022 to quell peaceful trucker protests was “unjustified.” Justice Richard Mosley added: “The decision to issue the declaration was unreasonable and amounted to a violation of Charter rights.” A poll last month found that a super majority of […]