Concern over Nigeria vote delay
One Nigerian presidential candidate and civil society groups expressed concern that the vote could now be compromised.
Tag: violence
UN reviews peacekeeper safety
Several member states of the United Nations called for plans to ensure the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel.
Ex-officer guilty of beating man
Phnom Penh Court convicts an ex-police officer of intentional acts of violence and sentenced him to two years behind bars.
Mexico murders set new record in 2018: official statistics
Murders in Mexico rose by 33% in 2018, breaking the record for a second year running.
Kem Sokha calls for political maturity
Former opposition leader Kem Sokha has called on all politicians to cease using immoral tactics in the political arena in 2019.
Bangladesh elections: deadly clashes mar vote
Nationwide voting opened morning, in Bangladesh’s general elections.
Din Puthy to appeal verdict
Din Puthy is planning to file an appeal after Banteay Meanchey Provincial Court found him guilty of violence.
Ethnic violence in Ethiopia displaces 255,000 people
About 255,000 people have been displaced by ethnic violence in western Ethiopia.
Protests hit Bangladesh’s clothing manufacturers as election nears
Bangladesh’s clothing manufacturers are worried violence will spread.
Zimbabwe’s military used excessive force to quell post-election violence: report
Zimbabwe’s military used excessive force.
Ethnic violence in southern Ethiopia kills 21, wounds 61
Heavy fighting between ethnic groups in southern Ethiopia has killed at least 21 people.
Three union leaders were not involved in protests: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday defended three of six unions leaders found guilty of instigating violence over their roles in violent protests dating back to 2013, noting that they were not involved in the violent demonstrations.
Six union leaders found guilty
Phnom Penh Court found six union leaders guilty of instigating violence over their roles in violent protests dating back to 2012.
Mexico’s new president defends plan to fight violence with new national guard
Obrador defends a plan to end lawlessness.
Union leaders due in court on Friday
Phnom Penh Municipal Court will on Friday begin the trial of six union leaders charged over their roles in deadly protests following the 2013 election.
Sri Lankan parliament erupts in chaos for 2nd day
Sri Lanka’s parliament erupted in violence over calls for another no-confidence vote.
Spotlight on child labour prevention
Unicef has welcomed a reminder issued by the Labour Ministry for businesses to prevent child labour.
Three face up to ten years in prison over mob violence
The trial for three people accused of beating Cambodia University professor begins.
The other Rohingya crisis
It seems not all of Myanmar’s most recent Rohingya refugees went to Bangladesh. Some sought a different sanctuary, escaping to India to join thousands of other Rohingya who fled from earlier crackdowns by the Myanmar government.
Mass graves with 166 bodies found in eastern Mexico
The bodies of at least 166 people have been found in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Husband charged over wife’s beating death
Pursat Provincial Court charges a 51-year-old man over the death of his wife.
Brazil arrest 3,000 in country-wide ‘Cronos Ops’
Brazil police detain over 2,600 adults in operations carried out against homicide.
Congo approves more experimental Ebola treatments
Congo approves four more experimental treatments against the deadly Ebola virus.
King pardons Tep Vanny, three other land activists
King Norodom Sihamoni grants pardon to four Boeng Kak land activists.
King pardons four Boeng Kak land activists
King Norodom Sihamoni today granted pardon to four Boeng Kak land activists who were convicted over inciting violence and obstructing public officials under aggravating circumstances.
Rights group demands Tep Vanny’s release
A Justice Ministry official dismisses demands to release land rights activist Tep Vanny.
Deadly caste violence hits Indian state
Violent clashes between police and the Maratha community demanding quotas for government jobs erupted in Maharashtra.
Ministry clamps down on classroom abuse
The Education Ministry plans to eliminate all violence against children in schools.
South Africa: 11 taxi drivers shot dead
Gunmen shot dead 11 taxi drivers returning to Johannesburg from the funeral of a colleague in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Israel and Gaza militants agree to ceasefire
Israel and Gaza’s armed groups agreed a ceasefire to end a sharp surge violence.
