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Protest erupts in Tunisia amid discontent

Thu Jan 9, 2014 09:19:21

Clashes have erupted in central Tunisia between police and demonstrators as instability continues to plague the North African country, where a policeman has been injured.

Six more protesters killed in Egypt fresh clashes

Fri Jan 3, 2014 17:21:24

At least six people were killed on Friday in clashes across Egypt as police dispersed thousands of protesters demanding deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi be reinstated, officials said.

Two more protestors killed in Egypt clashes

Thu Jan 2, 2014 08:33:14

Two people died on Wednesday in clashes between Egyptian police and student supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi protesting against the new military-installed authorities, security officials said.

Libya releases 4 detained US military officers

Sat Dec 28, 2013 22:14:14

Four US military officers who were detained in Libya have been released after being held in custody for several hours, American officials have confirmed.

Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

Wed Dec 25, 2013 21:19:39

Egypt's military-installed government has declared the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted president Mohamed Morsi a "terrorist" group, banning all its activities, including demonstrations, ministers say.

'Thousands' killed in South Sudan civil war

Wed Dec 25, 2013 11:20:46

Thousands of South Sudanese have been killed in more than a week of violence, with reports of bodies piled in mass graves, the UN says.

Three mass graves found in South Sudan: UN

Tue Dec 24, 2013 22:17:47

Three mass graves have been found in in South Sudan which is facing a deadly conflict rapidly turning into a civil war.

UN: Hundreds of thousands displaced in South Sudan

Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:09:51

The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in South Sudan as the nation experiences a deadly conflict that has killed more than 500 people.

Workers tell of brutal killings in South Sudan; It's gonna get worse

Sun Dec 22, 2013 21:08:10

A long line of evacuees stretched from the departures area of Juba airport into the baking sun of South Sudan. Meanwhile, the dented doors of the arrivals building slowly disgorged dazed and exhausted oil workers in filthy overalls. They had fled to the capital from the further reaches of the world's youngest country, on the first leg of journeys home, bringing with them news of factional fighting that has taken the country to the brink of civil war.

Rebels control much of South Sudan now: Former VP

Sun Dec 22, 2013 16:33:43

Rebel forces in South Sudan are in control of much of the country following deadly fighting that has left more than 500 people dead, Sudanese former vice-president has said.

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