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Myanmar anti-coup protesters honor woman shot dead by police
World
February 20, 2021
Myanmar anti-coup protesters honor woman shot dead by police
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s two largest cities paid tribute Saturday to a young woman who died…
2 Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest
World
February 18, 2021
2 Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A court in Belarus on Thursday sent two female journalists to prison on charges of violating…
Big protests across Myanmar as UN expert fears violence
World
February 17, 2021
Big protests across Myanmar as UN expert fears violence
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Demonstrators in Myanmar gathered Wednesday in their largest numbers so far to protest the military’s seizure…
Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention
World
February 16, 2021
Students in Delhi protest against environmentalist’s detention
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Students chanted slogans outside the Delhi police headquarters on Tuesday demanding the release of a 22-year-old…
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
World
February 15, 2021
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand…
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
World
February 14, 2021
Myanmar anti-coup protesters keep pressure on junta
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Vast numbers of people all over Myanmar flouted orders against demonstrations and marched again Sunday to…
Tunisian police abuse allegations cloud democratic gains
Middle East
February 14, 2021
Tunisian police abuse allegations cloud democratic gains
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian police took Ahmed Gam from the shop where he worked, accused him of looting during recent…
The new Sudan: A crossover into prosperity
Opinion
February 13, 2021
The new Sudan: A crossover into prosperity
The Arab Spring spawned a mixed record of success regarding liberalization, but one recent bright spot has been the revolution…
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
World
February 13, 2021
Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military…
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
World
February 12, 2021
Myanmar’s military: A state within a state
Myanmar has witnessed widespread anti-coup protests this week where public anger at the military for toppling a democratically elected civilian government is…