Sudan’s ruling military council on Tuesday warned protesters against any further “chaos” as organizers call for mass rallies later this week.
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Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Imprisoned
Ugandan opposition lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as the singer Bobi Wine, was arrested Monday and charged with unlawful assembly.
Dozens of Bolivian Judges Arbitrarily Dismissed
Bolivian authorities have arbitrarily dismissed almost 100 judges since 2017, seriously undermining judicial independence in the country.
Calls Between Haitian Senator and Gang Leader Roil Haiti
Calls between a prominent Haitian senator and a notorious gang leader has piqued the interest of the Haitian parliament’s Justice and Security Commission.
Deaths of More Than 300 Indonesian Election Officials Lead to Talks on Reform
Umar Madi is among more than 300 election officials who have reportedly died of exhaustion-related illnesses which has led to talks on reform.
New Group Launches to Harness Political Power of Women
Activists are launching an organization that aims to harness political power of women to influence elections and shape local and national policy priorities.
Jailed Mozambican Journalists Get Bail after 3 Months
Jailed Mozamican journalists Amade Abubacar and Germano Daniel Adriano released on bail, three months after their arrest on groundless accusations.
Sudan Military and Opposition Agree to Joint Council
Sudan’s military rulers, opposition agreed in principle Saturday to the formation of a joint body to lead a transition from 30 years of autocratic rule.
Even in Sri Lanka, Social Media Blackouts Are Authoritarian
In the wake of the terrible Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, that government shut down access to Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media.
Algerian Protest Leader: Let Ex-Minister Manage Transition
Algerian protest leader: let ex-minister who is respected by protesters and Islamist manage transition as they needs six months to prepare free elections.