Tag: independence

New Caledonia votes on independence from France

Residents of the French territory of New Caledonia are voting on whether…

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‘Independence is the hottest topic in Hong Kong’

Observers say that the Hong Kong Legislative Council election will be a…

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New report highlights expansion of presidential powers

EIPR argues that President’s decree to remove independent bodies’ heads poses threat…

Emir Nader Emir Nader

Regulatory bodies’ decree sparks debate over independence, objectivity

Some argue decree is violation of the constitution, others say fulfils it

Yousef Saba Yousef Saba

Al-Sisi celebrates Judges’ Day in High Court

President reaffirms judicial independence

Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa

President appoints new deans to 7 university faculties

Decisions in line with legal amendments made by the president, allowing him…

Hend Kortam Hend Kortam

We must respect judicial rulings: Al-Sisi

Egyptian foreign ministry “strongly rejects” foreign comments on Al-Jazeera journalists’ sentencing; US…

Rana Muhammad Taha Rana Muhammad Taha

Whispers of dissent in Kremlin-ruled Crimea

Ukraine’s government estimates there are 25,000 people in Crimea like Anastasiya who…

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Crimea declares independence from Ukraine, applies to join Russia

The document was approved by all 85 deputies present in the 100-seat…

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Crimea votes for independence ahead of referendum to join Russia

Yanukovych still enjoys Moscow’s recognition and remains a political wildcard who the…

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