Chad’s President Idriss has freed nearly 60 detainees considered political prisoners by rights groups as part of a general amnesty for former rebels.
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Vietnam Says New Law Will Censor Internet But Not Close Websites
Vietnam is looking to the law as way to control public criticism of government activity, activist bloggers believe. Bloggers have been arrested.
Rights Activists See Chinese Human Rights Deteriorating
In China, 2018 has been a year that rights defenders worldwide say was extremely repressive, particularly when it comes to religious persecution.
Calls Grow for Sudan Dictator Omar al-Bashir to Step Down
Twenty-two opposition parties and groups back protesters’ call for Sudanese president to resign and demand transitional government.
Court Upholds Unjust 10-Year Sentence for Egyptian Journalist
Egyptian court upholds 10-year sentence of renowned researcher and journalist Ismail Alexandrani was upheld by a military court on December 24, 2018.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Stage New Year Demonstrations
Thousands of demonstrators marched in the streets of Hong Kong on New Year’s Day to protest China’s apparent tightening grip on the territory.
Sudan Police Break Up New Protests as Opposition Leader Arrested
Sudanese police broke up several new protests, as security agents arrested opposition leader as he calls for demonstrations against a rise of bread prices.
Congo Cuts Internet Amid ‘Chaos’ Before Poll Results
Congo’s Kabila defends decision to hold national elections Sunday following a series of delays and a fire that destroyed thousands of voting machines.
Saudi Women Step on Face Veils in Social Media Protest
Saudi women step-on face veils some are made to wear in conservative kingdom and posting their stories on social media with the hashtag #NiqabUnderMyFoot.
Nigeria Ruling Party Launches Buhari’s Re-Election Campaign
Nigeria’s ruling party launches President Buhari’s re-election bid on Friday in the southern city of Uyo, hours after naming a campaign team.