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Russia sentences opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison
On April 17, 2023 A Moscow court sentenced on Monday Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison over his criticism of the war in Ukraine — the harshest…
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Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone
On April 29, 2023 A drone strike has caused a massive fire at an oil depot in Russian-controlled Crimea, local officials say. Social-media footage showed flames billowing from the site…
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Ethiopia PM says negotiations with OLA set to begin this week
On April 23, 2023 This marks the first time the Ethiopian government has formally said it would negotiate with the Oromo Liberation Army. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said…
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Hundreds of Houthi prisoners, 16 Saudis freed on day two of swap
On April 15, 2023 Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthi rebels have freed hundreds of prisoners of war as part of a multi-day exchange amid concerted efforts to end Yemen’s eight-year-old war, according…
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Dozens killed as army, rivals battle for control of Sudan
By Jack Jeffery and Samy Magdy On April 16, 2023 KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group battled for control of the chaos-stricken nation for a…
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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead
By Jonathan Head & Nicholas Yong On April 12, 2023 More than 100 people are feared to have been killed in Tuesday’s airstrike by the Myanmar military, one of the…
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Up to 1 million people ‘disappeared’ in Iraq in last half century – UN
On April 4, 2023 GENEVA, April 4 (Reuters) – Up to 1 million people have been “disappeared” in Iraq during a tumultuous last half century spanning the dictatorial rule of…
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Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting
By Jintamas Saksornchai On April 7, 2023 Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021. Thousands of people have fled across…
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Yemeni YouTubers sentenced to prison after criticising Houthis
On March 22, 2023 Sentencing the three YouTubers is part of a continuing crackdown on dissent by the Iran-aligned rebel group. A court in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital has sentenced three…
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