Guinean Junta Orders Halt to Unauthorized Political Movements
On January 9th, 2025, Guinea's ruling junta ordered all unauthorized political movements to halt operations, aiming for elections this year after suspending numerous opposition parties; this follows a recent opposition protest and precedes a planned constitutional referendum in May.
Guinean Junta Orders Halt to Unauthorized Political Movements
On January 9th, 2025, Guinea's ruling junta ordered all unauthorized political movements to halt operations, aiming for elections this year after suspending numerous opposition parties; this follows a recent opposition protest and precedes a planned constitutional referendum in May.
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Syria Attack Highlights Post-Coup Instability
Following a coup ousting Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago, an attack on Syrian government forces attempting to arrest a former prison official killed three unidentified gunmen and injured ten soldiers near Tartus. The new Interior Minister blamed supporters of the ousted president.
Syria Attack Highlights Post-Coup Instability
Following a coup ousting Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago, an attack on Syrian government forces attempting to arrest a former prison official killed three unidentified gunmen and injured ten soldiers near Tartus. The new Interior Minister blamed supporters of the ousted president.
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32% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
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44% Bias Score
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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HTS Seizes Damascus; New Syrian Government Installed
Following a 12-day offensive by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, a new government led by Mohamed al-Basheer has been installed in Damascus, Syria. Iran alleges US and Israeli orchestration, while reports indicate significant Israeli airstrikes and alleged Ukrainian support for HTS.
HTS Seizes Damascus; New Syrian Government Installed
Following a 12-day offensive by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, a new government led by Mohamed al-Basheer has been installed in Damascus, Syria. Iran alleges US and Israeli orchestration, while reports indicate significant Israeli airstrikes and alleged Ukrainian support for HTS.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea President Yoon Banned From Leaving Country After Failed Coup Attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is banned from leaving the country following a failed attempt to impose martial law last week, which opposition parties described as a 'second coup'. Lawmakers swiftly overturned the order after scuffles in parliament, but the ruling party's refusal to impeach hi...
South Korea President Yoon Banned From Leaving Country After Failed Coup Attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is banned from leaving the country following a failed attempt to impose martial law last week, which opposition parties described as a 'second coup'. Lawmakers swiftly overturned the order after scuffles in parliament, but the ruling party's refusal to impeach hi...
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56% Bias Score
Honduras Arrests Top Military Officials for 2009 Protest Killing
Former Honduran military chiefs Romeo Vásquez, Venancio Cervantes, and Carlos Puerto were arrested on January 5th, 2025, for the 2009 killing of a civilian protester during a military crackdown following a coup against President Manuel Zelaya.
Honduras Arrests Top Military Officials for 2009 Protest Killing
Former Honduran military chiefs Romeo Vásquez, Venancio Cervantes, and Carlos Puerto were arrested on January 5th, 2025, for the 2009 killing of a civilian protester during a military crackdown following a coup against President Manuel Zelaya.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Suriname's Controversial Former Dictator Desi Bouterse
Former Surinamese dictator and president Desi Bouterse, 79, died on Wednesday; his death comes after a 2023 conviction for the 1982 murders of 15 opponents, a sentence he never served; reactions are sharply divided between supporters and opponents.
Death of Suriname's Controversial Former Dictator Desi Bouterse
Former Surinamese dictator and president Desi Bouterse, 79, died on Wednesday; his death comes after a 2023 conviction for the 1982 murders of 15 opponents, a sentence he never served; reactions are sharply divided between supporters and opponents.
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Guinea's Ex-Defense Minister Jailed for Corruption
A Guinean court sentenced former defense minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison and a $58.5 million fine for corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering, confiscating his assets as part of the military junta's anti-corruption campaign launched in May 2022.
Guinea's Ex-Defense Minister Jailed for Corruption
A Guinean court sentenced former defense minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison and a $58.5 million fine for corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering, confiscating his assets as part of the military junta's anti-corruption campaign launched in May 2022.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Defends Controversial Martial Law Amid Impeachment Threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended the controversial martial law implemented last week, claiming it was necessary to protect liberal democracy from the opposition. Despite facing an impeachment motion and investigations into insurrection, he insists the action was 'narrowly calibrated' an...
South Korean President Defends Controversial Martial Law Amid Impeachment Threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended the controversial martial law implemented last week, claiming it was necessary to protect liberal democracy from the opposition. Despite facing an impeachment motion and investigations into insurrection, he insists the action was 'narrowly calibrated' an...
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44% Bias Score
Islamist Group Seizes Damascus; Assad Flees to Moscow
Following a swift takeover, Islamist fighters of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham group control Damascus, while former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow; shortages of bread and fuel disrupt city life, and regional powers take military action.
Islamist Group Seizes Damascus; Assad Flees to Moscow
Following a swift takeover, Islamist fighters of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham group control Damascus, while former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow; shortages of bread and fuel disrupt city life, and regional powers take military action.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus, Assad Reportedly Flees
Following a ten-day offensive, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized major cities, including Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH).
Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus, Assad Reportedly Flees
Following a ten-day offensive, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized major cities, including Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH).
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52% Bias Score