Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika says he won’t serve full term if re-elected as protests against his intention to run for fifth term continued.
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Sudanese Protests Continue Despite President’s Ban
Sudanese protests calling for the overthrow of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir continues despite president’s ban of unauthorized public gatherings.
Tens of Thousands of Algerians Call on Bouteflika to Step Down
Thousands of Algerians call on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down in anti-government demonstrations there since the Arab Spring eight years ago.
Sudan Jails 8 Anti-Government Protesters Over Banned Rallies
Punishments handed down by emergency courts introduced by al-Bashir to contain rallies demanding an end to his iron-fisted rule has landed 8 in jail.
Protesters Challenge Emergency Measures in Sudan; Police Fire Tear Gas
Protesters rally after President Omar al-Bashir announced new emergency measures in Sudan and Security forces fired tear gas at about 400 protesters.
Attacks on Human Rights Activists Worrying Zimbabwe Lawyers
Mnangagwa’s attacks on Human rights activists particularly on lawyers, doctors and nurses for carrying out their legitimate activities worries (ZLHR).
Sudan Tightens Emergency Rule as Protests Grow
President Omar al-Bashir this week issued four new emergency laws forbidding demonstrations and strikes, as well as imposing new economic restrictions.
Exposing How Impunity Emboldens Mideast Rights Violations
The world community’s “chilling complacency toward wide-scale human rights violations” emboldened governments to commit “appalling” violations.
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top International Trade Unionist
Ghanaian-born trade unionist, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah arrested and detained at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, awaiting deportation.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again
About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.