Thai authorities says Saudi woman was stopped in Thailand as she tried to flee to Australia to seek asylum is under the care of the U.N. refugee agency.
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Peru Bars Entry to Maduro and Venezuelan Government
The move announced by Peru followed a decision Friday by 12 Latin American countries and Canada not to grant recognition to Maduro’s hardline government.
Sudanese Government Stepping Up Violence to Quell Protests
Sudan’s government is stepping up violent efforts to quell widespread protests in the country, according to a demonstrator interviewed on a VOA program.
800 Protesters Arrested Amid Anti-Bashir Protests in Sudan
From Voice of America: More than 800 protesters have been arrested in anti-government demonstrations held across Sudan since last month, a minister said Monday, as hundreds gathered at a rally backing President Omar al-Bashir. Deadly protests have rocked Sudan since December 19, when unrest first broke out over a government decision to raise the price […]
Malaysian King Abdicates in Unexpected and Rare Move
The palace said in a statement that the 49-year-old ruler had resigned as Malaysia’s 15th king with immediate effect. No reason was given in the statement.
VIDEO: Discussion Tackles Media And Democracy In India
What the future holds for India, the potential outcome of the 2019 elections, and the role the media plays in the world’s largest democracy.
China Targeting Prominent Uighur Intellectuals
China since 2017, has ensnared hundreds of Uighur intellectuals targeted in sweeping crackdown in Xinjiang region forcing Muslims in indoctrination camps.
Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas at Anti-Bashir Protesters
Sudan police fired tear gas at protesters in Sudan’s capital on Sunday, as demonstrations calling for Bashir to step down continued for the third week.
Dictatorship in Control After Attempted Gabon Military Coup
Bongo has been in office since 2009. His father ran the oil-rich country before him, and many have criticized the family for profiting off the country.
DRC Delays Results of December Election
Democratic Republic of Congo officials say they are delaying the announcement of the results of its presidential election until some time later this week.