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April 28, 2011

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Ugandan Opposition Leader Arrested Again

Kizza Besigye arrested less than 24 hours after release, for fourth time since beginning of 'Walk to Work' protests three weeks ago
Uganda's Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye waves to his supporters as he is blocked from driving to work in Kampala, prior to his arrest at gunpoint, April 28, 2011

Rights Group: Uganda Has History of Police Abuse and Censorship

Similar crackdown on demonstrations in 2009
Uganda's Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye smiles in a police van after he was arrested and charged for marching in a fourth round of protests against high prices, in the capital Kampala, April 21, 2011

Sacked Sudanese Security Adviser ‘Flouted’ Party Rules, says Ruling Party Spokesman

Rabie Adelati Obeid of the National Congress Party says dismissed adviser undermined the ruling party’s hierarchy
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir talks shortly before the final declaration of the result of the referendum at the Republican Palace in Khartoum, February 7, 2011 (file photo)

14 Killed in Apparent Bombing at Morocco Cafe

Interior ministry says initial evidence suggests blast was work of suicide bomber
Investigators work at the site of a blast at a cafe in Marrakesh, April 28, 2011

Child Soldiers Return to Congolese Wars

The United Nations estimates that 3,500 boys and girls are serving in Congolese militias, some observers say there are many more
Wetemwami, 16, says he may one day re-join the Congolese militia he served already for three years.  He doesn't want to fight, he says, but at least in the military he had a change of clothes
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