Justice Ministry

Turkish police detained former actor Erdal Besikcioglu, mayor of Etimesgut Municipality, in raids targeting opposition officials. He is investigated for irregularities and forgery in municipal tenders, alongside other municipal officials and company representatives. Over 50 suspects were detained, and searches were conducted at 71 locations.

A prison clash in Sri Lanka's Negombo prison resulted in 26 deaths, including seven officials and 19 inmates, with 77 others hospitalized. The violence, sparked by rival gangs linked to the illegal drug trade, led to three investigations and heightened security. Overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons, which hold over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000, is highlighted as a contributing factor.

Brazilian police arrested 25 individuals, including 18 Venezuelans and 7 Brazilians, in a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang linked to Brazilian criminal groups like Red Command. The operation targeted weapon supplies to Brazilian gangs and involved searches across five states, with Roraima identified as a key corridor for illicit trade.

The Finance Committee proposes restoring daycare subsidies for ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers by only considering the mother's employment status. The finance and justice ministries oppose this legislation.