Opinion
Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Amnesty issued a statement on Friday condemning Egyptian authorities over the arrests of 123 people who had expressed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza by peacefully protesting, posting comments online, hanging signs or writing slogans on walls. Amnesty went on to say at least 95 remain in pre-trial detention facing investigation over “bogus charges of involvement in terrorism, spreading false news or illegal assembly”.
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