Kazakhstani cracks down on human rights activists and journalists to prevent dissent on independence day by illegally searching and threatening activists.
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Sudan Protests Spread to More Than a Half-Dozen Cities
Protests against price rises and autocratic three-decade regime of President Omar Hassan spread Saturday in Sudan, amid reports of fresh casualties.
Zimbabwe Doctors’ Strike Declared Illegal, Ordered Back to Work
The Labor Court has ordered striking Zimbabwean doctors to return to court within the next few hours, saying the 23-day industrial action is illegal.
Sudanese Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities arrested 14 leaders of an opposition coalition on Saturday, a spokesman for the grouping said, as anti-government protests continue.
Sudan Must Stop Trying To Censor Newspapers and Websites
Committee to Protect Journalists called on Sudanese authorities to stop trying to stifle news coverage of this week’s widespread anti-government protests.
Thousands in Sudan Demonstrate Over Deteriorating Economy
Hundreds of protesters in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, chanted slogans Friday against the government of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Brazil AG Seeks Corruption Charges Against President Temer
Brazil’s attorney general has accused President Michele Temer of sitting at the center of “an institutionalized system of corruption”.
Indian Journalist Jailed after Facebook Post Critical of PM
Indian journalist jailed for a year after he criticized PM Narendra Modi on Facebook, in latest example of what critics claim is clampdown on free speech.
Two Rivals Defiant in Tense Madagascar Vote Count
Vote counting in Madagascar’s presidential election was roiled by accusations of fraud Thursday as the two candidates both claimed victory in a standoff.
Outrage as Another Imprisoned Iranian Dissident Dies
Iranian authorities should immediately carry out an independent and impartial investigation into the death of an imprisoned activist on a hunger strike.