Sadiq al-Mahdi’s political career is one of the longest in modern Sudanese history, including two stints as prime minister.
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Report Outlines Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries
In a dozen countries across Africa, governments have put laws that “improperly constrain” nongovernmental organizations and imperil civil society.
Time to End A Political Dissident’s Ordeal in Turkmenistan
Gulgeldy Annaniyazov’s long spell in prison was supposed to end this year, but without concerted international action his ordeal will drag on.
Hope, Skepticism as Sudan’s Military and Opposition Reach Deal
Sudan’s protest leaders and the Transitional Military Council have agreed on the main structure of a transitional government.
Vietnam Jails 2 Activists for ‘Spreading Propaganda’ on Facebook
A Vietnamese court has jailed two activists on charges of publishing damaging anti-state propaganda about the communist-run country.
Rights Groups, Family Demand Answers on Missing Thai Activists
Three Thai activists in exile and accused of insulting the country’s powerful monarchy have gone missing, rights groups and a family member says.
Turkish Opposition Journalist Hospitalized Following Attack
A journalist critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government and its nationalist allies was hospitalized after being attacked outside his home.
Duterte Allies Appear to Have Won Philippine Senate Seats
President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies appeared to have overwhelming leads in elections for the Philippine Senate, one of the opposition’s last bulwarks.
Iranian Media Say Reformist Magazine Closed by Authorities
Iranian authorities shut down a reformist magazine that had urged negotiations with the United States, local media reported Sunday.
Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges
The lead-up to the May 22 official announcement of the results of the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections has been colored by disbelief.