Hundreds of protesters marched in and around Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Sunday, calling for the ouster of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.
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In Sudan, What Happens After al-Bashir?
As violent anti-government protests enter their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn-out unrest across the country.
Important Conviction Obtained in 2002 Murder of India Journalist
Important convictions obtained in 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chandler Chaterpatti by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation according to news reports.
Reuters’ Myanmar Journalists Lose Appeal
Two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in Myanmar lost their appeal Friday against their conviction and seven-year jail sentences.
Protests Against Serbian Leader Reach Sixth Week
Thousands turned out on Saturday in Belgrade for the sixth week of street protests against populist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
DR Congo Candidate Fayulu Challenges Election Results in Court
DRC opposition candidate Martin Fayulu challenges election results in court, claiming he defeated opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi by a wide margin.
Post-Coup Gabon Crackdown on Civil Society and Opposition Underway
Global rights groups concerned by Gabon government’s targeting of human rights defenders and opposition members for military coup attempt.
North Korean Human Rights Remain Dire
More than a year of international engagement, promises of economic reform by North Korea’s leaders, human rights situation still remains dire.
Law Against Criticizing Malaysian Monarchy Proposed
The Malaysian government’s proposed new law to protect the monarchy from “insults” is its latest backtracking on human rights promises.
Saudi Woman Fleeing Family Travels to Canada for Asylum
Eighteen-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun was greeted by Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland as she arrived from Thailand in the Canadian city of Toronto.