Moroccan police used water cannons Thursday to disperse thousands of young protesting teachers in Rabat, according to witnesses and a video posted online.
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Tunisian Police Switch off Broadcasts of Private TV Station
Tunisian police stormed the offices of a private television station and cut it off the air on Thursday over accusations it had breached broadcasting rules.
Algeria Takes Action Against Corruption, Questions Tycoons
Algerian authorities are embarking on a “Clean Hands” campaign aimed at rooting out corruption that has been linked to top tycoons.
In Sudan, Tens of Thousands March for Civilian Rule
In Sudan, tens of thousands march for civilian rule even though the TMC and opposition groups agreed to form a committee to resolve disagreements.
Papuans Challenge Indonesian Rule at Country’s Highest Court
Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of volatile Papua region into its territory in 1969 with a judicial review at the country’s highest court.
Saudi Accepted at Michigan School Was Among 37 Beheaded
Saudi Arabia’s beheading of 37 Saudi citizens Tuesday included young man who had been accepted for admission to Western Michigan University seven years ago.
Ugandan Singer And Presidential Hopeful Bobi Wine Under House Arrest
A Ugandan pop singer and lawmaker seeking to challenge veteran President Yoweri at the next election said on Tuesday he had been placed under house arrest.
Sudan’s Female Protesters Leading The Pro-Democracy Movement
Female activists led by Alaa Salah, 22, call for a ‘new Sudan’ as demonstrators at Khartoum sit-in keep up pressure on ruling military council.
Sudan Protesters Take the Train to Support Demonstrators
Piled onto the roof of a train or packed inside, protesters rolled into Khartoum to support activists demanding military relinquish power to civilians.
Sudanese Military Invites Protesters to Talks Amid Tensions
Sudanese military invites protesters that toppled President Omar al-Bashir to talks amid tensions after they suspended talks with generals over the weekend.