Sudan’s doctors says the government crackdown on protests has left at least 57 dead, including three who died of torture, since they began in mid-December.
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Son of Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator Wins Back His $100-million Superyacht
Son and V.P. of president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang, kept a US$100-million superyacht in Netherlands and 25 exotic cars in Switzerland.
Apparent Hacking of Australian National Parliament’s Computers
Australian authorities are investigating the apparent hacking of the national parliament’s computer network, two senior lawmakers said Friday.
North Korean Flag at Heart of New Loyalty Campaign
North Korea is stepping up a new loyalty campaign as leader Kim Jong Un prepares for his second summit with President Donald Trump.
Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed
Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.
Sudan Says it Will Free Reporters Detained During Protests
Sudan says it will release all the journalists it detained for covering protests in recent weeks calling for the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir.
Thai King Dashes Sister’s Political Dreams
Thailand’s King Maha says his elder sister’s announcement she is running for prime minister in March elections is “inappropriate” and unconstitutional.
Inmate’s Relative Says Iranian Guards Attack Female Prisoners
A relative of a detainee at a women’s prison near Tehran says there was a violent security crackdown on a protest by female inmates.
Turkey Decries China’s Treatment of Uyghur Peoples
Turkey on Saturday condemned China’s treatment of its Muslim ethnic Uighur people as “a great embarrassment for humanity, adding to recent criticism.
Human Rights and Media Groups Demand Justice for Khashoggi
Human Rights and Media Freedom groups demands Congress and the Trump Administration to take immediate concrete steps to pursue justice for Jamal Khashoggi.