A Vietnamese blogger who vanished in Thailand earlier this year is being held in a Hanoi prison, his friend and wife confirmed Thursday.
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Iran Urged Again to Free Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
France ordered Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin released and warned Tehran that its nuclear accord does not give it a blank cheque on human rights.
Tibetan Set to Become World’s Longest-Serving Political Prisoner
Tibetan Lodoe Gyamtso, set to become world’s longest serving political prisoner with new sentence announced this week since Chinese takeover of Tibet.
Rare Protests Erupt Against Hamas 12-Year Rule Over Gaza
Hamas is facing biggest demonstrations against its 12-year rule of the Gaza Strip, hundreds of Palestinians taking to the streets in recent days to protest.
Putin Signs Into Law Bills Banning Insults Against Government
President Putin has signed legislation enabling Russian authorities to block websites and punishment for “fake news” and material deemed insulting .
Congo Suspends Seating of New Senators Following Disputed Election
President Felix’s government blocks newly-elected senators from taking office after his predecessor overwhelming had majority in the upper house.
Fresh Rallies Against al-Bashir as Sudan Secures $300M Loans
Government securing $300 million loans to address an economic crisis that has shaken Sudan makes Hundreds of Sudanese took part in anti-government .
Algerian Doctors and Students Protest Despite New Deputy PM
Algeria’s new Deputy Prime Minister Ramtane Lamamra says that President Abdel Aziz has vowed to hand over power to whoever is elected to succeed him.
Hundreds Protest in Sudan to Keep Pressure on Bashir
Hundreds protest, mostly students, took to the streets in and near Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, on Monday, keeping pressure on al-Bashir’s three-decade rule .
Algeria’s Bouteflika Defies Pressure to Step Down Immediately
Algeria’s Bouteflika defies pressure to step down immediately insisting to elect successor only after national conference and approval of new constitution.