Adlene Mellah, who heads the news websites Algerie Direct and Dzair Presse, was arrested on December 9 for for taking part in an illegal protest.
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Clash with Police after Tunisian Journalist Sets Himself Ablaze
A Tunisian journalist has set himself on fire, in a protest over harsh living conditions that prompted overnight clashes with police in the country’s west.
Sudanese Protesters Dispersed After Week of Rallies Turns Violent
At least three Sudanese protesters were wounded by gunshots Tuesday when security forces dispersed rallies in the capital, witnesses said.
In Vietnam, Big Brother Is Watching Everyone
Vietnam should postpone the application of the Law on Cyber Security and revise it to bring it to conformity with international law.
In Escalation, Zimbabwe Suspends Striking Doctors Without Pay
The country’s health minister Obediah Moyo announced on Christmas eve that none of the strikers will receive their December salaries.
Confusion and Anger Grow as Congo Faces Sunday’s Election
As Congo hurtles toward Sunday’s already troubled election, the opposition urged mobile phone companies to disable SIM cards provided for voting machines.
Government Suspends Without Pay 500 Striking Zimbabwe Doctors
The Zimbabwean government suspense 500 striking doctors, saying that the 24-day industrial action was illegal as determined by the Labor Court on Saturday.
China Needs to Release Student Activists And Workers
Chinese authorities have carried a massive crackdown, disappearing students activist in five cities in the country after UN review on human right situation.
Zambia Journalist Jailed for 18 Months for Contempt of Court
Zambia’s Supreme Court yesterday sentenced Derrick Sinjela, editor-in-chief of privately owned Rainbow Newspaper, 18 months in prison for contempt of court.
UAE Must Release Imprisoned Jordanian Journalist
United Arab Emirates should immediately release Tayseer al-Najjar, a Jordanian journalist who, on December 13, 2018, completed a three-year prison sentence.