Hungarian P.M Viktor Orban faces revolt Friday from allied center-right parties in European Parliament group less than three months ahead of May elections.
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Repression Targeted Anyone Voting No in Recent Cuban Referendum
Cuban government held a Constitutional referendum that included reforms like recognition of private property and presumption of innocence in Cuban courts.
Turkey’s Erdogan Threatens to Reverse Local Election Results
Turkish President Recep Erdogan, whose AK Party is facing major defeats this month in local elections, is being accused of behaving like a “dictator”.
Tens of Thousands of Algerians Call on Bouteflika to Step Down
Thousands of Algerians call on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down in anti-government demonstrations there since the Arab Spring eight years ago.
Sudan Jails 8 Anti-Government Protesters Over Banned Rallies
Punishments handed down by emergency courts introduced by al-Bashir to contain rallies demanding an end to his iron-fisted rule has landed 8 in jail.
Protesters Challenge Emergency Measures in Sudan; Police Fire Tear Gas
Protesters rally after President Omar al-Bashir announced new emergency measures in Sudan and Security forces fired tear gas at about 400 protesters.
Attacks on Human Rights Activists Worrying Zimbabwe Lawyers
Mnangagwa’s attacks on Human rights activists particularly on lawyers, doctors and nurses for carrying out their legitimate activities worries (ZLHR).
Thai Lawmakers Approve Controversial Cybersecurity Act
Thailand’s legislature has passed a cybersecurity bill that would allow authorities access to people’s personal information without a court order.
How Much Does Your Government Spy on You?
In a first step towards ranking governments that potentially snoop on their own citizens, questions has been asked to measure countries’ privacy safeguards.
Canada Opposition Asks for Probe Into Government Meddling Claim
Canada opposition asks for probe into Government meddling claim by P.M Trudeau’s government in the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin.