New Caledonia votes on independence from France
Residents of the French territory of New Caledonia are voting on whether…
‘Independence is the hottest topic in Hong Kong’
Observers say that the Hong Kong Legislative Council election will be a…
New report highlights expansion of presidential powers
EIPR argues that President’s decree to remove independent bodies’ heads poses threat…
Regulatory bodies’ decree sparks debate over independence, objectivity
Some argue decree is violation of the constitution, others say fulfils it
President appoints new deans to 7 university faculties
Decisions in line with legal amendments made by the president, allowing him…
We must respect judicial rulings: Al-Sisi
Egyptian foreign ministry “strongly rejects” foreign comments on Al-Jazeera journalists’ sentencing; US…
Whispers of dissent in Kremlin-ruled Crimea
Ukraine’s government estimates there are 25,000 people in Crimea like Anastasiya who…
Crimea declares independence from Ukraine, applies to join Russia
The document was approved by all 85 deputies present in the 100-seat…
Crimea votes for independence ahead of referendum to join Russia
Yanukovych still enjoys Moscow’s recognition and remains a political wildcard who the…