Police are using tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators in the Sudanese capital protesting the rule of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.
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13 Canadian Citizens Detained in China Since Huawei CFO Arrest
Canada says 13 of its citizens are detained in China since Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Vancouver at the request of the United States.
New Palestinian Political Party Aims to Rival Fatah and Hamas
Palestinian factions forming a new political body in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, an attempt to break political duopoly of Palestinian President Mahmoud.
Sudan’s Opposition Calls for More Protests Against Al-Bashir
Sudan’s largest opposition groups on Thursday called for a fresh wave of protests to demand that President Omar al-Bashir step down.
Congo Election Results May Be Delayed
Election commission head told reporters in Kinshasa that results of the Dec. 30 presidential vote may be delayed because of a slow vote-counting process.
It’s Time to End Malaysia’s System of Detention Without Trial
The Malaysian government should promptly repeal laws that permit detention without trial, which might just happen Human Rights Watch said today.
Why it’s Important South Africa Has UN Security Council Seat Again
South Africa gets a seat for the third time since 1994. Belgium, Germany, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic also joined the Council this week.
Advocates Demand Access to Women Jailed in Saudi Arabia
Some British lawmakers and international advocates seeks access to female activists jailed in Saudi Arabia to investigate allegations of torture in prison.
Bangladesh Election Abuses Need an Independent Probe
An independent and impartial commission should investigate the serious allegations of abuses in the Bangladesh elections, Human Rights Watch said today.
DRC Curbs French Radio, Local TV in Tension Over Vote Count
DRC on Wednesday curbed French radio television channel, as well as local television channel, amid tensions over the counting of votes in crucial elections.