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India/Farmers Continue To Protest
They plan to hold a second nationwide protest on Monday.

Aid Agencies Are Struggling To Get Into Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
The UN said on Friday that fighting continued “in many parts” of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, complicating efforts to deliver humanitarian aid despite an agreement ..

Indonesia/Regional Polls Amid Covid-19 Restrictions.
Many parties objected to the election being held amid the pandemic.

India/ Farmers’ Crisis
Section 144 which prohibits the gathering of more than 4 people has been imposed in some parts of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Underage Migrants & Overcrowded Camps
Save the Children says it has concern for their mental well-being.

World Press Freedom Conference.
On 10 December 2020, UNESCO is hosting an online session on Strengthening investigations and prosecutions to end impunity for crimes against journalists at the World Press Freedom Conference.

Journalist Ruhollah Zam’s Death Sentence
Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld a death sentence against dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam for fuelling anti-government unrest in 2017 on social media, a judiciary spokesman ..

Japan/rights
Japanese politician voted out after accusing mayor of sexual assault

Macron, Sisi and the issue of human rights
Macron hosted Sisi, whom he referred to as his “friend” for talks on the second day of the Egyptian’s three-day state visit to France. Ahead ..

Cameroon Regional Elections
Cameroon is holding its first-ever regional elections, including in areas in the grip of a deadly separatist revolt.

Central African Republic/Former President
The top court in the Central African Republic (CAR) has rejected the candidacy of former President Francois Bozize in the December 27 election.