Military Law

Egypt’s new president challenges military leaders on parliament – Los Angeles Times

The military is intensely suspicious of Islamists and for decades backed the police state that persecuted them. The ordeal presents a crucial test for Morsi and the generals. It may foreshadow whether the army — as the Turkish military did … Continue reading

Soldiers get ready for Kosovo deployment – Midlands Connect.com

WEST COLUMBIA, SC — Sunday was bittersweet for families of the South Carolina National Guard’s 132nd Military Police Company. The unit; along with five others from around the state, are getting ready to head to Kosovo. They will provide law … Continue reading

U.S. Commander Apologizes Over Handcuffing of Korean Citizens – New York Times

… States military commander in South Korea apologized Sunday for an incident last week during which American military police officers handcuffed three South Korean citizens in a dispute over a parking violation, inciting protests from civic groups.

Netanyahu moves to end religious military exemptions – Reuters

At his urging, the Likud legislators ratified the recommendations of a government-appointed panel formulating a new military conscription law that would cancel exemptions for most Jewish seminary students. The issue has put huge strain on …

Israeli protesters demand military draft reform – Reuters India

Police said about 10,000 people took part in the protest … to stop playing games and make the right decisions,” he said. Military service is a highly emotive issue for Israelis, most of whom start a two to three-year service … Continue reading

Team appointed to write new military draft law in Israel – JTA

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz will be part of the three-member team to write an Israeli law on equality in military and national service. Mofaz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on the team, which was announced … Continue reading

PPM “threatening” and “intimidating” police and military CoNI witnesses: MDP – Minivan News

The ousted Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) of “threatening” and “intimidating” police and army officers to prevent them from testifying at the inquiry commission set up to investigate the …

Q&A: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on the Voter ID law – Houston Chronicle

The 2011 law calls for voters to present state of military-issued photo identification at the ballot, a measure the Justice Department views as a violation of the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act. Texas on the Potomac interviewed state Attorney General … Continue reading

Israeli protesters demand military draft reform – YAHOO!

Police said about 10,000 people took part in the protest … “We are calling on the government to get it together, to stop playing games and make the right decisions,” he said. Military service is a highly emotive issue for … Continue reading

Israeli protesters demand military draft reform – Reuters

Police said about 10,000 people took part in the protest … to stop playing games and make the right decisions,” he said. Military service is a highly emotive issue for Israelis, most of whom start a two to three-year service … Continue reading