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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
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
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
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
Niger Suspends BBC for Three Months, Accusing it of Spreading Fake News
Niger's military government suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news about a jihadist attack that killed 91 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians; the BBC's Hausa and French broadcasts, reaching 2.4 million people, were immediately halted, but the website and shortwave radio...
Niger Suspends BBC for Three Months, Accusing it of Spreading Fake News
Niger's military government suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news about a jihadist attack that killed 91 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians; the BBC's Hausa and French broadcasts, reaching 2.4 million people, were immediately halted, but the website and shortwave radio...
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40% Bias Score
Mali Frees 11 Opposition Leaders Amid Political Tensions
A Malian court freed 11 opposition leaders arrested in June for allegedly plotting against the ruling military junta after they called for a return to civilian rule; their release is seen as an attempt to ease political tensions following the controversial appointment of a new prime minister.
Mali Frees 11 Opposition Leaders Amid Political Tensions
A Malian court freed 11 opposition leaders arrested in June for allegedly plotting against the ruling military junta after they called for a return to civilian rule; their release is seen as an attempt to ease political tensions following the controversial appointment of a new prime minister.
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40% 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
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
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
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister After Dissolving Government
Following the unexpected dissolution of Burkina Faso's government on Friday, the ruling military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister on Saturday, raising concerns about ongoing instability and the country's transition back to democracy.
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32% Bias Score
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
Guinea Stadium Stampede: At Least 56 Dead, Death Toll Disputed
On December 1st, 2023, at least 56 people died in a stadium stampede in N'Zérékoré, Guinea, after a football match sparked violence and a panicked escape attempt through blocked exits; the government's low death toll is disputed, raising concerns about accountability and political stability.
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40% Bias Score
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