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Myanmar’s junta hands down long jail term to Suu Kyi’s aide

A junta-appointed court in Myanmar hands down a 20-year jail sentence to Win Htein, a close aide to the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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SAUDI ARABIA

‘Saudi officials extend jail term handed down to human rights activist’

Saudi authorities extend the prison sentence of prominent human rights activist Khaled al-Omair from 7 to 9 years.

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Arrests of Tunisian MPs raise fears of violating freedoms

Tunisian security forces have arrested two lawmakers opposed to a power grab by President Kais Saied.

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S Africa deploys army to quell violence as 6 people killed in unrest

South Africa deploys soldiers to Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces to help police quell the violence that erupted after the jailing of ex-president Zuma.

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Supporters of South Africa's Zuma march to oppose his jail term

Former South African President Jacob Zuma's supporters have voiced strong opposition to a court decision to jail him for 15 months for failing to appear at a corruption hearing.

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French prosecutors request 6-month jail for ex-president Sarkozy

Prosecutors in France have sought a six-month jail term for former president Nicolas Sarkozy over illegal campaign funding.

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