President Ramaphosa condemned Xenophobic attacks and widespread looting and arson on foreign-owned businesses across Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria.
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A New Low of Harassment on Moscow’s Protests
In new low of harassment on Moscow’s protests, police are arresting suspects, including Ilya Azar, a journalist who was one of those who led protests.
Nepal should amend Laws undermining free expression
The government of Nepal should revise several pieces of draft legislation that threaten to undermine the right to freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch.
Thailand: disappeared activists, Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, remains found
Thai authorities should immediately conduct investigation into the abduction and murder of a prominent ethnic Karen activist, Porlajee Rakchongcharoen
Another Unexplained Death in Pakistan Police Custody
Ayubi made the mistake of sticking his tongue out during act of theft. Attention led to arrest, but two days after he was dead in pakistani police custody.
Lebanon: End Systemic Violence Against Transgender Women
Transgender women in Lebanon face systemic violence and discrimination, Human Rights Watch, Helem, and MOSAIC said in a report and video released today.
Citizen K: Putin’s nightmare? The ballot box
By any measure, the decline of Putinism is indisputable. It was best captured by a poll conducted in May by the government-run Public Opinion Center.
Is a Brexit dictatorship emerging as Boris Johnson threatens Conservative rebels with dismissal?
A Brexit dictatorship in Britain? UK PM, Boris Johnson, warned threatens Conservative MPs with dismissal if they back new pro-Brexit deal legislation.
Trump plays to evangelical base with hard-line support for Israel
President Trump’s recent push to win over Jewish voters faces an uphill battle,his hard-line support for Israel may be aimed at different audience together.
Hong Kong police blue dye protesters to ease their arrest
As flashpoints erupt between protesters and police in Hong Kong, water cannons with blue dye are being turned on the protesters to mark them for arrest.