First Independent Mena Newspaper
Concerns are emerging about the possibility of yet another cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government banned protests called for by five opposition candidates who are complaining of irregularities and fraud in the last week’s presidential vote. Almost a week on from the chaotic poll that was marred by logistical […]
As the controversial presidential election, scheduled for Dec. 12, draws nearer, the Algerian authorities have increased their oppression against the protest movement, which opposes holding the presidential elections, say Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were arrested and imprisoned for “compromising the integrity of the territory,” “distributing publications harmful to the […]