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Israel will keep shooting Palestinian protesters

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PALESTINIANS

However, the United States has already blocked a Kuwaiti-drafted statement expressing “outrage” at Israeli security forces’ killings of protesters and calling for an independent…

Kosovo's governing coalition may not survive exodus

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KOSOVO

The mass exodus from Kosovo to the EU.

US Hong Kong sanctions law will have enduring impact

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HONG KONG/US

The impact of the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.

Iran protests may ease pressure on IRGC Intelligence

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IRAN

The Intelligence Organisation has become increasingly controversial in recent months, with indications that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is not happy with its performance. Both…

Conde's election win risks violent protests in Guinea

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GUINEA

The win secures Conde a second five-year term. However, opposition parties allege widespread fraud. They refuse to recognise the result and threaten large-scale protests.

Union rift to spur realignment of South African labour

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SOUTH AFRICA

On March 31, COSATU expelled former Secretary-General Zwelinzima Vavi -- ostensibly for "misconduct". The move exposes deep rifts within the labour movement, which make an easy…

Iraqi Shia rivals will likely compromise on a cabinet

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IRAQ

Against a backdrop of fierce civil disturbances in oil-rich Basra, religious leaders are encouraging political blocs to expedite government formation. The new parliament meets…

Kinshasa riot portends disorderly executive transition

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Violent protests engulfed the capital city last week as police clashed with demonstrators demanding President Joseph Kabila honour presidential term limits. The president's…

Blazing Israeli-Palestinian conflict may burn out

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

The latest outbreak of violence follows a gradual rise in localised tensions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, mostly centred in Jerusalem. However, it also reflects…

Eastern revolt will complicate Sudan’s transition

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SUDAN

On the same day, a dissident faction of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) -- the umbrella group of protest leaders, political parties and armed opposition groups behind the…