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citizen.co.zaworld41 days ago
Human Rights Watch Reports Arbitrary Detentions of Activists and Journalists in DR Congo Amid M23 Conflict
Human Rights Watch said authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are harassing and arbitrarily detaining journalists, activists and opposition members amid tensions over potential constitutional changes and conflict with the M23 group. President Félix Tshisekedi raised the…
mg.co.zaworld41 days ago
Somali Government Moves to Prevent Planned Opposition Protest in Mogadishu
The opposition coalition issued a statement on 11 May 2026 accusing authorities of restricting constitutional rights ahead of a planned demonstration in solidarity with residents displaced by forced evictions. The group insisted the protest would remain peaceful and warned that b…
Fox Newspolitics45 days ago
Trump Suggests Iranians Would Resist if Armed
President Trump said this week that Iranians would fight back against the government if they had weapons. The remarks have prompted discussion among Iranian dissidents, some Republican lawmakers and analysts about whether the United States should support armed resistance inside I…
hrw.orgpolitics49 days ago
Jailed Azerbaijani Opposition Leader Urges West to Press Regime on Rights Record
Ali Karimli, leader of Azerbaijan's opposition Popular Front Party, spoke from prison about an ongoing crackdown on dissent. He called on Western partners, including the UK, to use their leverage to address human rights concerns. Rights groups have reported at least 340 political…
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