Barely 24 hours after being released from detention centers, the people have asked president Biya to release their leader if he wants peace in the country.
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Another Day of Anti-Government Protests in Hungary
Thousand protesters marched peacefully through Budapest for a fourth day to oppose laws by the Hungarian government to restrict workers’ rights.
Jailed Iranian’s Death Angers Human Rights Activists
Jailed Iranian’s death who was on hunger strike to protest his detention by Iran has sparked an outcry from US, rights activists and social media users.
EU Leaders Call for Steps to Tackle Election Disinformation
With European Union elections closing in, EU leaders are calling for measures to tackle the deliberate spread of disinformation.
Worries About Pakistan Free Speech as 18 International NGOs Expelled
Global human rights groups have expressed grave concern over the expulsion of 18 international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) from Pakistan.
UN Rights Chief Calls for End to Pre-Election Violence in DR Congo
U.N. H.C for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has condemned the latest eruption of violence against opposition rallies in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests
Colombia offers $1.42 billion additional education spending on public higher education as student strike protesting lack of resources stretched to 10 weeks.
Ethiopia’s Torture Problem and the Court of Public Opinion
Ethiopia’s state broadcaster EBC aired documentary this week, detailing numerous horrendous torture acts carried out by security services in recent years.
Bangladesh Crackdown Intensifies as Elections Loom
Bangladesh security forces have been arresting, intimidating opposition figures and threatening freedom of expression in advance of national elections.
Ugandan Opposition Venting New Concerns About Repression
Uganda’s political parties gathered to talk on growing criticism among opponents of longtime President and growing political repression in the country.