Chinese police locked down a courthouse on Wednesday at the start of the trial of prominent rights lawyer who is accused of subverting state power.
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18 Arrested in Tunisia Amid Violent Protests
18 arrested in Tunisia during protests that erupted after death of journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in North African nation.
China Arrests Marxist Student Leader for Celebrating Mao’s Birthday
China detained well-known Marxist student activist at a top university on Wednesday for attempting to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
Congo Delays Sunday’s Election in Ebola Zone for Months
Congo’s already long-delayed election will be postponed for months in certain communities where deadly Ebola virus outbreak has infected hundreds of people.
Egypt’s 2 Ex-Presidents Appear in Same Courtroom
Egypt’s two ex-presidents, appeared Wednesday in same courtroom with Hosni Mubarak testifying in retrial of Mohammed Morsi on prison breaks related charges.
Parliament Votes to Dissolve Israeli Parliament and Hold Early Elections
Israeli legislators voted 102 to 2 Wednesday in favor of dissolving parliament and to hold a general election six months ahead of schedule on April 9.
Report Outlines Electoral Violence Against Bangladesh’s Minorities
As Bangladesh prepares to hold its 11th Parliamentary Elections on December 30, 2018, there is fear of potential electoral violence against minority.
Liberian Journalists Alarmed over Government ‘Hostilities’
Journalists in Liberia sounded alarm on press freedom after two ministers mounted attack on a paper that ran an article about alleged top-level corruption.
In the Week Before Christmas, Nicaragua’s Ortega Tightened His Fist
In a week Nicaragua’s Ortega tightens fists by shuttering voices of dissent and expelling international monitors documenting his governments alleged crimes.
East Ukraine Conflict Human Rights Violations Continue Without End
As Ukraine enters its fifth winter of conflict, the United Nations says civilians continue to be victimized by widespread human rights violations and abuse.