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Russia: Thousands Detained at Nationwide rallies for Navalny's Release
More than 2,000 demonstrators have been detained as Russians nationwide took to the streets on January 31 for a second-straight weekend of protests demanding the release of jailed opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksei Navalny amid a sweeping crackdown on his supporters. Riot police were out in force in Moscow…
Afghanistan: Foreign Troops to Stay Beyond May Deadline
International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal with the United States, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could escalate tensions with the Taliban demanding full withdrawal. “There will be no full withdrawal by allies by April-end,” one of…
Ethiopia Moves Artillery to Sudanese Border After Deadly Clashes
Ethiopia moved heavy weapons to disputed territory on its border with Sudan, according to people familiar with the matter. The military build-up in an area known as the al-Fashqa triangle signals increasing tensions, after deadly clashes in recent weeks raised international concern. Sudanese officials met Saudi Arabian officials in Riyadh…
Syria: regime auctions off land of the displaced
Many Syrians forced from their homes by their country's brutal, decade-old war are now shocked to discover that their family farms have been taken over by regime loyalists and cronies. Rights groups and legal experts say local authorities in parts of northwest Syria recaptured by government forces have staged auctions…
