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Thailand improves but still ‘not free’
Published on 09/03/2023
» Thailand has improved slightly in an annual assessment by Freedom House but remains “not free” overall, the US democracy research group said on Thursday.
Boluarte calls for Peru 'truce' as protesters mass again in Lima
AFP, Published on 25/01/2023
» LIMA - Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest as protesters again clashed with police in the capital to press for her resignation and fresh elections.
Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilize for major new protest
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» LIMA - Lima and other Peruvian regions were under a renewed state of emergency even as opponents of President Dina Boluarte began mobilizing toward the capital ahead of a major demonstration Monday, the latest in weeks of deadly unrest.
Peru closes tourist hub airport as nationwide protests persist
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» LIMA - Weeks-long protests that have left dozens dead across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's airport.
EU concerned about Peru protesters 'killed', urges calm
AFP, Published on 20/12/2022
» LIMA - The European Union added its voice Monday to calls for calm after nearly two weeks of protests prompted by the ouster of leftist ex-president Pedro Castillo.
S.Africa's ruling ANC re-elects Ramaphosa as party chief
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's ruling ANC party on Monday re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader for a second five-year term, despite a brewing scandal over a huge cash theft at his farm.
S.Africa's ruling party votes in tightening race for new leader
AFP, Published on 19/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party started late Sunday, with the race tightening between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his former health minister Zweli Mkhize amid warnings against "divisive" vote buying.
Voting for S.Africa's ruling party leader to get underway
AFP, Published on 18/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party was to get underway late Sunday afternoon, with the race tightening between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his former health minister Zweli Mkhize.
Voting for S.Africa's ruling party leader to get underway
AFP, Published on 18/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - Voting to elect a new leader of South Africa's ruling party was to get underway on Sunday, with President Cyril Ramaphosa squaring off against his former health minister Zweli Mkhize.
Ramaphosa set to survive leadership vote
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's ruling party on Friday launches a closely watched conference that looks set to re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as leader, despite a tarnishing cash-heist scandal.