Tibetan exiles say this is the 153rd instance of self-immolation since 2009. Most of the people who have set themselves on fire have died.
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VIDEO: Strategies for Keeping Voters Informed in Emerging Economies
The Blavatnik School of Government, on November 2, 2018, held an event with a panel of experts who discussed the insides and outs of “Informing Citizens”.
Popular Cameroon Journalist Jailed Amid Anglophone Unrest
Mimi Mefo of Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region remains in jail after she was arrested and charged with propagating false information and terrorism.
Former President Alleges Fraud in Madagascar Vote
Former Madagascan president Hery Rajaonarimampianina on Thursday alleges fraud in this week’s election, heightening fears of protests and a disputed result.
Tanzania Frees Detained CPJ Journalists in Worrying Incident
Tanzanian immigration authorities have free two CPJ staff members of the New York-based after taking from their hotel to an unknown location.
In Online Ruse, Fake Journalists Tried to Hack Saudi Critic
Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington, The Associated Press has found.
Latest Arrest Spurs Rights Group To Demand Iran Journalists Release
Journalist arrested by authorities in Iran for writing about government corruption is latest of other detentions that have drawn international concern.
Upsurge in Violent Protest After Nigerian Shiite Leader’s Jailing
Nigeria’s minority Shiite Muslim leader has been denied bail and 40 of its members had been killed by security forces as they protest for his release.
Don’t Leave Half The World Offline And Behind, Urges Web Founder
Tim Berners-Lee, who invented www, appealed on Monday for half of world population not to have internet access, which includes billions of women and girls.
Former Ecuador President Ordered To Stand Trial In Abduction
Ecuador’s top court ordered former Correa on Wednesday to stand trial for his alleged role in the 2012 botched kidnapping of an opposition lawmaker.