El-Sisi’s ‘Pharaoh Motion’ approved in referendum marked by widespread irregularities
Only 44.33% of the 61,344 voters took part in the three-day referendum, which was marked by widespread bribery, coercion and suppression of opponents
Left-wing activist Toto Patigas assassinated in the Philippines
Toto Patigas, an activist with the left-wing Bayan Muna party and a councilor of the city of Escalante, was hit on the head from behind while he was riding his scooter. This is the third attack on activists of the party since the murder of Randy Malayo in January
In Sudan, protests continue as talks over transfer of power to civilian authorities break down
Negotiations between the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces, which represents the civilians protesters, and the Transitional Military Council collapsed on Sunday, after which protesters were called upon to continue their demonstrations
Sri Lanka declares national emergency as doubts remain over group behind church attacks
The government claims the National Thowheeth Jamaath is responsible for the attacks on Easter, which killed over 300 people. However, it also admits that such a small group could not have carried out the attacks on its own
Indian elections see attacks on left party cadre
Widespread rigging and intimidation of voters was reported in the States of West Bengal and Tripura where the left is a strong force
Black churches burnt down in suspected racist attacks raise USD 2 million in crowdfunding
The St. Mary Baptist Church, Greater Union Baptist Church and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, which are of historic significance of the Black community, were burnt down in Louisiana between March 26 and April 6 in what are believed to be racist attacks
Right-wing group beats up students at Indian university
The Central University, Jammu, has been seeing a lot of conflict recently over the issue of consumption of beef with Hindu right-wing groups targeting students who consume the meat
The case against me will collapse into nothing: Ola Bini
In a note given to his parents who visited him at El Inca prison, Ecuador, software developer and activist Ola Bini said there was no substance to his case. He also condemned the war on knowledge being waged by the leaders of the world