Weeks of bickering and negotiation in Somalia’s parliament have stopped an effort to remove President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo though impeachment.
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Defections Spark Acrimony in Malaysian Government
Factional warfare has erupted on both sides of Malaysian politics as bitter internal feud brings to close honeymoon period for Pakatan Harapan government.
At Least 8 Killed in Eastern Sudan Protests Over Corruption
A state of emergency has been declared in two eastern Sudan states after at least eight protesters were killed in mass demonstrations against rising prices.
Nicaragua Expels Watchdogs in a Quest for Impunity
Nicaragua expels Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) dedicated to investigating anti-government protests that turned violent, the group said.
2018 Violence Against Journalists at Unprecedented Levels
Murder of Jamal Khashoggi adds up to at at least 63 professional journalists around world, hitting unprecedented levels, a 15 percent increase on last year.
Russia to Fine Activists if Minors Join Protests
Russian will fine protest organizers if young people take part in their demonstrations, under a bill signed off by lawmakers in parliament’s lower house.
DR Congo Election Campaigning is Being Violently Suppressed
Government security forces across DR of Congo have forcibly dispersed opposition campaign rallies ahead of the December 23, 2018 national elections.
Iran President’s Son-in-law Resigns After Nepotism Claims
Iran President Rouhani’s son-in-law resigned just two days after his appointment as head of Iran’s geological survey sparked accusations of nepotism.
Polish President Signs Bill Reinstating Supreme Court Judges
Poland’s president signed legislation reinstates Supreme Court judges forced into early retirement even when EU term it violation of democratic standards.
Lebanese Take to Streets to Protest Political Stalemate
Hundreds of Lebanese protested against a political stalemate that has prevented the formation of a new government seven months after elections.