Iran is facing renewed concern after a video showed dozens of bodies outside a morgue near Tehran. The footage has raised fears of a deadly crackdown on protesters. Agence France-Presse (AFP) verified the video, which was filmed at the Kahrizak forensic centre south of the capital. It shows bodies wrapped in black bags and lying …
Air travel in Tanzania grounded to a halt over the weekend as domestic flights were cancelled and international travel severely disrupted following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide election victory, which opposition groups have rejected. Hundreds of passengers were stranded at airports, with many unable to access flight information due to widespread internet blackouts. “We are …
Morocco’s government says it is prepared to address grievances driving youth-led protests that have swept the country for a week. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch told a council of ministers on Thursday that the administration welcomes “dialogue and debate within institutions and public spaces.” The statement came a day after security forces killed three people when …
The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security. Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest. The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police …
