Leaders of Sudan’s ongoing protest have stepped up pressure on the transitional military council that this month replaced ousted President Omar al-Bashir.
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Tensions Flare With Italy’s Ruling Coalition Over Corruption
Italy’s deputy Transport Minister Armando Siri placed under investigation becoming latest political pawn in Italy’s uneasy ruling coalition over corruption.
Jailed Iranian Journalist Gets Appeal Hearing After Months of Isolation
Iranian court has held appeal hearing for jailed Iranian journalist and rights activist who faces 12-year prison sentence for criticizing Iran’s judiciary.
Study: Authoritarian Leaders Fuel Hatred Toward Journalists Worldwide
A report concludes disdain for journalists throughout the world has increased during the past year, due primarily to the behavior of authoritarian leaders.
Sudan’s Social Media Deemed Major Player in Bashir’s Ouster
Bashir’s Social media restrictions did not stop millions of Sudanese who found ways to circumvent the restrictions and rally others to protest peacefully.
Indigenous People Will Lose No Matter Who Wins Indonesian Election
On Wednesday, Indonesians go to the polls to determine their next president, no matter who wins, Indigenous people will lose.
Sudan’s Protesters Rally Against Military Rule in Khartoum
Sudan’s protesters rally against military rule in Khartoum and demanding that the transitional military council allow for civilian transitional government.
Indonesia’s Widodo Declares Victory in Presidential Poll
Indonesian President Joko says he won re-election after receiving an estimated 54% of vote, backtracking on an earlier vow to wait for official results.
New Regulations Improve the Vietnam Law on Access to Information
New Vietnam regulations improve the law on access to information scoring from 69 to 76 points out of a possible total of 150 points on the RTI Rating.
Protesters Converge on Sudan Defense Ministry to Demand Civilian Rule
Huge crowds joined a sit-in protest outside Sudan’s defense ministry to demand that the country’s transitional military council hand power to civilians.