Several hundred Tunisians marched through the capital chanting 'down with the dictatorship' Friday as they protested a spate of arrests under a presidential decree critics say is being used to stifle dissent.
Several hundred Tunisians marched through the capital chanting "down with the dictatorship" Friday as they protested a spate of arrests under a presidential decree critics say is being used to stifle dissent.
Two Tunisian media figures received one-year jail sentences on Wednesday after making comments the authorities deemed critical, in the latest prosecutions under Decree 54, a 2022 ban on “spreading false news”. Since Decree 54 came into force, more than 60 journalists, lawyers and opposition figures have been prosecuted, according to the National Union of Tunisian Journalists.
The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region. The RG23 Movement, a Rivers-based advocacy group, has called for thorough investigation into the sale of government-owned properties in the state. The group’s Convener, Mr Pureh Kalango, told journalists during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Friday that the group was concerned about the transparency surrounding the sale of the properties. He said the…
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tunisia Dissolves Swimming Federation In Dispute Over FlagThe Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
Read more »
Several injured on Eddie Murphy film setSeveral people have been injured in an accident on the set of a new Eddie Murphy film, Amazon MGM Studios said Tuesday.
Read more »
Several Feared Dead As Tanker Explosion Causes Fiery Carnage On East-West Road In RiversThe Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
Read more »
Several Nigerian states to experience heavy rainfall in next three daysHeavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds.
Read more »
One dead, several injured in France capital shootingOne person was killed and six injured overnight in a shooting at France capital, Paris suburb likely linked to drug trafficking, prosecutors.
Read more »
NAF kills several terrorists in Borno, Niger in airstrikesThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno and Niger.
Read more »