Protests in Egypt

Egypt's parliament on April 16 approved amendments to the constitution that could keep President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in power until 2030, though they still have to be endorsed in a referendum to take effect.

Defense Minister Awad Ibn Auf stepped down as head of the transitional military council late on April 12 after only a day in the post, as protesters demanded faster political change.

A network of Sudanese journalists went on strike on Dec. 27 in the wake of deadly protests sparked by a hike in bread prices, while opposition groups called for further rallies.

Turkish Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for citizens traveling to France warning them against ongoing violent protests in Paris and across the country.

Romanian government officials came under heavy criticism from the opposition and civil society organisations on Tuesday for dodging accountability over the security forces' use of violence against anti-corruption protesters on August 10.

The clashes left 452 wounded, including journalists and a group of Israeli tourists who happened to be in the area.

A Nicaraguan journalist was shot dead April 21 while filming a confrontation between demonstrators and the police, amid a wave of protests against the government which have left 11 people dead.

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah as Sissi is the only candidate registered for the upcoming presidential election, DPA reported.

Tens of thousands gathered across Iran Jan. 3 in a massive show of strength for the country’s Islamic rulers after days of deadly unrest, with state television showing vast crowds marching through several cities.

 Germany said on Wednesday it was following developments in Iran with concern but stressed that protesters there demonstrating against economic hardship deserved respect, Reuters reported.

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry expressed concerns on Jan. 2 over violence that erupted on Dec. 28 in Iran, stressing that violence and provocations must be avoided in Iran.