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Mass protests for civilian rule rock Sudan

Africa Jay Deshmukh - 1 Jul 2019

On Sunday, police fired several rounds of tear gas on crowds approaching the presidential palace after organisers called for a march

Egypt’s Sisi ‘has not learned lesson of Arab Spring’

Article Jay Deshmukh - 11 May 2014

Egypt's presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said it will take up to 25 years for Egypt to achieve "true democracy".

Tripoli militia clash with Misrata fighters

Article Jay Deshmukh - 3 Jan 2012

A gun fight erupted in central Tripoli, killing four, as a group of former rebels from Libya's third biggest city, Misrata, clashed with ex-fighters.

After the Arab Spring, dreams of democracy

Article Jay Deshmukh - 1 Jan 2012

Millions of Arabs dream of attaining democracy in 2012, aiming to build on gains from the deadly protests that ousted two dictators.

Libya’s rulers to bury the hatchet with Gaddafi’s army

Africa Jay Deshmukh - 10 Dec 2011

Libya's new rulers have said that they are ready to forgive the forces of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

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Saif al-Islam just a ‘helpless criminal’ waiting for trial

Africa Jay Deshmukh - 29 Nov 2011

Officials say Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam is just a "helpless criminal" in the Libyan town of Zintan where he can stay until his trial.

Medical emergency fears as Libyan exodus continues

Africa Jay Deshmukh - 2 Oct 2011

Streams of civilians have fled Sirte in Libya while the Red Cross warns of a medical emergency and battles continue.

Libyan children killed as Sirte exodus grows

Article Jay Deshmukh - 1 Oct 2011

Two children have been killed in rocket fire as their family joined the quickening exodus of civilians during a two-day window to flee Sirte, Libya.

Under siege: Civilians flee Gaddafi’s hometown

Article Jay Deshmukh - 27 Sep 2011

Heavily armed anti-Gaddafi fighters tightened their siege of the ousted Libyan leader's hometown of Sirte on Monday.

Libya’s NTC unearths mass grave

Article Jay Deshmukh - 25 Sep 2011

Libya's new rulers have unearthed a mass grave of 1 700 prisoners slain by Muammar Gaddafi's regime in a 1996 uprising.

NTC storms Sirte amid Nato strikes

Africa Michael Mainville & Jay Deshmukh - 25 Sep 2011

Hundreds of fighters for Libya's new rulers thrust into Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte from the east on Sunday, as Nato pounded the coastal city.

Iran: Ban on UN inspectors is ‘notice’ to IAEA

Article Jay Deshmukh - 22 Jun 2010

Iran says the barring of two nuclear inspectors serves as "notice" to the chief of the United Nations atomic body to manage the agency professionally.

Iran braces for protests on revolution anniversary

Article Jay Deshmukh - 11 Feb 2010

Iran marks the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with nationwide marches on Thursday, while security forces are on high alert.

Divided Iran enters 2010 after a year of deadly protests

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Dec 2009

A divided Iran enters 2010 after a year marked by recurring deadly protests against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad heads for New York

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Sep 2009

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad travels to New York this week for the UN General Assembly, his disputed re-election still sparking violent protests.

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