Tunisia was gripped Saturday and Sunday by chaotic scenes as anger mounts over economic hardship. More than 600 people were arrested after the of riots in several Tunisian cities and troops have been deployed in some regions, officials said Monday. Violent protests broke out in at least six Tunisian cities, including the capital Tunis and […]
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Algerian feminists mourn death of charred and raped lady
Protesters staged sit-ins in different Algerian towns to mourn the rape and abhorrent murder of a 19 year-old girl in the country where the feminist movement is struggling against a patriarchal society to assert their rights. The charred body of Chaïma was found in a deserted petrol station in Thenia, 80 km (50 miles) […]
Eastern Libyan government resigns amid protests
The parallel Libyan government opposed to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has stepped down amid protests over deteriorating living conditions. Prime Minister of the administration, Abdullah Al-Thani, reportedly turned in Sunday his resignation to the Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aguila Saleh, during an urgent meeting in which they discussed the […]
Second round of elections to be held in Mali despite coronavirus pandemic, protests
Voters are again called to the polls this Sunday, April 19, for the second round of legislative elections. The authorities have decided to maintain the date of this electoral deadline despite strong protests and the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday 19 April, Malians will be called to the polls again. A second round will be organized […]
Tunisia: Protests erupt in adverse effects of Covid-19 combat
Protests broke out Monday in parts of Tunisia after some citizens gathered to request the exceptional social aid promised by the government to help cope with the lockdown measures in the fight against Covid-19 disease. In the town of Mnihla, in Ariana Governorate, a large group of citizens rioted and burned tires in front of […]
Tindouf Camps: One Person Killed in Protests against Polisario leadership
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in clashes between protesters from Oulad Tidrarine tribe and armed militiamen of the separatist movement. These deadly clashes occurred during a ceremony attended by the leaders of the Algeria-backed separatist group. The Polisario militias responded violently to stone-throwing by angry demonstrators, resulting in […]
Tunisia: Police arrest 11 people amid protests against poverty
Tunisian interior ministry Tuesday announced the arrest of 11 people who attacked security establishments in central Sidi Bouzid region, marked by several days of violent protests against economic hardship. Inhabitants of the town of Jelma launched protests Saturday, a day after Abdelwaheb Hablani, 25, set himself on fire in protest against poverty and hard economic […]
Egypt: UN human rights chief calls for respect of right to freedom of expression & peaceful assembly
The UN human rights chief has urged Egyptian authorities to respect the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, “in full compliance with international norms and standards.” Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet expressed “serious concerns” over reports of a lack of due process, after authorities in Egypt made widespread arrests during protests last week. […]
Malawi: Protests spread after disputed election
Police and protestors clashed in three cities in Malawi on Thursday during countrywide demonstrations over the disputed result of last month’s presidential election. Malawian President Peter Mutharika has been narrowly re-elected for a second five-year term following a hotly-contested vote, according to the country’s electoral commission. Thousands of opposition supporters participated in the demonstrations in […]
Tindouf Camps: Popular Protests against Polisario Gaining Momentum
The Tindouf camps in Southern Algeria are rocked by growing protests of the sequestered Sahrawis who are rising up against Polisario militias’ oppression, impunity, injustice, torture and systematic violations of their basic human rights. The separatists started feeling the heat after their Algerian masters were ousted by the popular revolt that is still ongoing. Things […]