Civil disobedience campaign in Sudanese capital Khartoum is impeding aid from flowing to flood-stricken victims in the northern Darfur region.
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Sudan Ruling Council Admits It Ordered Deadly Dispersal of Protesters
Sudan’s ruling military council has acknowledged it ordered the June 3 attack on protesters in Khartoum that left dozens of people dead.
Minorities Still Lack a Strong Voice in New European Parliament
Ethnic and racial minorities make up at least 10% of the EU’s population but will hold just 5% of seats in the new European Parliament
Hong Kong Protest: ‘Nearly Two Million’ Join Demonstration
Nearly two million people have taken part in a mass protest in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, organisers say.
South Sudanese Activist From Blue House Uprising Sentenced
South Sudan’s high court in Juba sentenced a prominent peace activist and economist to two years in prison after he was accused of inciting an uprising.
Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Pashtun Crackdown
Pakistan’s political parties have urged the government to exercise restraint in handling the grass-roots Pashtun Protection Movement.
Broadcasters Slam Freeze on Malawi Call-In Shows
Supporters of press freedom in Malawi are denouncing a government order suspending all radio and television call-in programs.
Prominent Indonesian News Magazine Tempohas Reported to Police
A former officer in Indonesia’s special forces has filed a complaint with the country’s press council and police against prominent news magazine Tempo.
Crackdown on Presidential Election Protests in Kazakhstan
Today neither social nor mainstream media in Kazakhstan were reporting on orderly presidential elections rather reporting about protests during the election.
Protesters, Military to Resume Talks on Sudan Transitional Council
Sudan’s opposition leaders have agreed to end their campaign of civil disobedience and strikes and resume talks with the country’s military rulers .