Myanmar Coup: Civil War, Resistance, and Uncertain Future
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar's military seized power, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a state of emergency; this sparked widespread protests and a civil war, prompting international sanctions and collaboration between the Bamar majority and ethnic armed organizations against the junta.
Myanmar Coup: Civil War, Resistance, and Uncertain Future
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar's military seized power, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a state of emergency; this sparked widespread protests and a civil war, prompting international sanctions and collaboration between the Bamar majority and ethnic armed organizations against the junta.
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36% Bias Score
Mali Gold Seizure Halts Barrick Operations Amid Tax Dispute
Mali's military junta seized US$245 million worth of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine, prompting Barrick to temporarily suspend operations due to an escalating tax dispute and the arrests of its employees; this reflects broader resource nationalism and political instability in the region...
Mali Gold Seizure Halts Barrick Operations Amid Tax Dispute
Mali's military junta seized US$245 million worth of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine, prompting Barrick to temporarily suspend operations due to an escalating tax dispute and the arrests of its employees; this reflects broader resource nationalism and political instability in the region...
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40% Bias Score
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners for Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar released over 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, for its independence day; however, prominent political prisoners remain jailed, reflecting ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns.
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners for Independence Day Amidst Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar released over 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, for its independence day; however, prominent political prisoners remain jailed, reflecting ongoing political unrest and human rights concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
Myanmar Releases Thousands of Prisoners on Independence Day
Myanmar's military government released around 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners slated for deportation, on January 4th, 2024, for independence day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi and many political detainees remained imprisoned.
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36% Bias Score
Myanmar Census Shows Population Drop Amid Civil War
Myanmar's military government announced a provisional census result of 51.3 million, a decrease from the 2014 count, due to security challenges and incomplete data collection in over half the country's townships; this data will inform voter lists for a planned 2024 election amid widespread civil war...
Myanmar Census Shows Population Drop Amid Civil War
Myanmar's military government announced a provisional census result of 51.3 million, a decrease from the 2014 count, due to security challenges and incomplete data collection in over half the country's townships; this data will inform voter lists for a planned 2024 election amid widespread civil war...
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32% Bias Score
Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
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44% Bias Score
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
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44% Bias Score
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Myanmar Junta Releases Over 6,000 Prisoners on Independence Day",
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44% Bias Score
Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
Myanmar Junta Frees Thousands, but Aung San Suu Kyi Remains Imprisoned
Myanmar's military junta released 5,864 prisoners, including 600 political prisoners and 180 foreigners, on Independence Day; however, Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and opposition groups view the release as a propaganda maneuver.
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48% Bias Score
Mali: Opposition Figures Imprisoned and Abducted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
A Malian court sentenced opposition leader Issa Kaou N'Djim to two years in prison (one year suspended) for criticizing Burkina Faso's military junta, while another opposition figure, Ibrahim Nabi Togola, was abducted; both incidents underscore the increasing crackdown on dissent in Mali.
Mali: Opposition Figures Imprisoned and Abducted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
A Malian court sentenced opposition leader Issa Kaou N'Djim to two years in prison (one year suspended) for criticizing Burkina Faso's military junta, while another opposition figure, Ibrahim Nabi Togola, was abducted; both incidents underscore the increasing crackdown on dissent in Mali.
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48% Bias Score
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
Guinean Opposition Leader Arrested Amidst Crackdown on Dissent
Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah was arrested on December 30th for "insulting" the head of state, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society groups and human rights organizations amidst escalating human rights violations under the military junta.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Denies Collusion with France in Niger Coup
Nigeria denies Niger's accusations of colluding with France to destabilize the country following a military coup in July 2023, escalating tensions between the two nations and further fracturing ECOWAS.
Nigeria Denies Collusion with France in Niger Coup
Nigeria denies Niger's accusations of colluding with France to destabilize the country following a military coup in July 2023, escalating tensions between the two nations and further fracturing ECOWAS.
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32% Bias Score