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Iceland
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National & Local
Convicted for Breaking Aboard Whaling Ships
Anahita Babaei and Elissa May Philipps were convicted for illegally boarding whaling ships in Iceland as part of a protest and ordered to pay fines.
Feb 16 • 13:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice
"No matter what happens, the whales win"
The main hearing began in Reykjavik District Court for whale hunt protesters Anahita Babaei and Elissa Bijou, who chained themselves to barrels for 33 hours in 2023, expressing their readiness to stand firm in court as they seek global support for their cause.
Jan 22 • 10:30 UTC