Mozambique security forces have been implicated in serious abuses while fighting an armed Islamist group in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
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NGOs Call on China to Release Citizen Journalist and Activist
Chinese authorities must immediately and unconditionally release citizen journalist and human rights activist Huang Qi, say a group of 14 NGOs.
Cambodia Eases Pressure on Opposition after EU Sanctions Threat
Cambodia obliterate ban on main opposition party following threats by the European Union to deny duty-free trading access to the Southeast Asian nation.
Women Lawmakers Worldwide Seek to Unite Into Global Network
Female parliamentarians calls for global network to combat issues like online abuse from public, threats to safety and discrimination by male colleagues.
Ecuador VP Removed, Accused of Taking Kickbacks from Aide
Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno on Monday suspended his vice president, who faces allegations that as congresswoman she took kickbacks from a staff member.
Sudanese Dictator Bashir Gets His 2020 Term Limit Extended
Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir gets his 2020 term limit extended after a majority of lawmakers backed a constitutional amendment to enable him stay.
Cuba to Allow Full Internet Access for Mobile Phones
Cuba says its citizens will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week, becoming one of the last nations to offer such service.
Soros-Founded Hungary School Says ‘Forced’ Out of Country
Hungary’s Central European University, founded by billionaire George Soros, announced on Monday that it had been “forced” out of the country.
53 Former Chilean Dictatorship Agents Convicted in Killings
53 former secret police agents convicted from the country’s dictatorship for participating in the kidnapping and disappearance of seven communist leaders.
Saudi Friend of Khashoggi Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm
Saudi friend sues Israeli surveillance firm, claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted and helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.