Coups
Philippine generals dismiss rumors of coup plot
Mar 22, 2010 06:39 EDT
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine army generals vowed on Monday to uphold democracy and not seize power if presidential elections on May 10 fail to produce a clear winner, dismissing reports of a possible junta as speculation.
Madagascar rulers seek restrictions on opposition
Mar 21, 2010 17:51 EDT
Madagascar's rulers said Sunday they want to block opposition members from leaving the country in retaliation for African Union sanctions that prevent them from obtaining visas.
Thai govt and 'Red Shirts' to hold talks:: senator
Mar 20, 2010 08:35 EDT
A Thai government minister is to meet a representative of the "Red Shirt" protesters holding mass anti-government rallies in Bangkok, a senator said Saturday.
Gambia treason suspects deny overthrow bid
Mar 19, 2010 12:12 EDT
Eight Gambians, including top military brass, intelligence officials and businessmen, on Friday pleaded not guilty to treason over accusations that they tried to topple President Yayha Jammeh last year.
Gambia defence ministry accuses 10 of treason
Mar 19, 2010 09:25 EDT
Gambia's justice ministry has accused 10 people, including top military brass, of treason over a foiled attempt last year to overthrow President Yahya Jammeh.
Turkey indicts 33 in alleged coup plot
Mar 19, 2010 08:26 EDT
Turkey indicts 33 more, including military officers, in alleged plot to overthrow government. Authorities have indicted 33 people in an alleged secularist plot to destabilize Turkey and overthrow the government.
Niger's ex-government spokesman freed: aide
Mar 18, 2010 15:44 EDT
Niger police freed Thursday the previous government's spokesman who was arrested this week reportedly after demanding the release of the president deposed in a February coup, an aide said.
ICoast ruling party urges 'quick polls' after UN snub
Mar 18, 2010 12:56 EDT
Ivory Coast's ruling party Thursday said it wanted quick presidential elections, a day after the United Nations slammed the west African nation for dragging its feet on the poll originally due in 2005.
Gambia defence ministry accuses 10 of treason
Mar 18, 2010 12:48 EDT
Gambia's justice ministry on Thursday accused 10 people, including top military brass, of treason over a foiled attempt last year to overthrow President Yahya Jammeh.
Togo court declares victory for dictator's son
Mar 18, 2010 11:42 EDT
Togo constitutional court awards final presidential election victory to son of former dictator. Togo's constitutional court has declared victory for the son of the former dictator and dismissed fraud complaints in a disputed presidential election held earlier this month.
Gambia military officials charged with treason
Mar 18, 2010 09:28 EDT
Ten Gambians, including top military brass, have been charged with treason over a foiled attempt last year to overthrow President Yahya Jammeh, the justice ministry said in a statement Thursday.
Dwindling Thai protesters bid to widen movement
Mar 18, 2010 02:20 EDT
Thailand's red-shirted rural underclass on Thursday threatened a new wave of crippling protests as it vied to rally Bangkok's middle classes behind its ebbing campaign to topple the government.
Africa slaps sanctions on Madagascar rulers
Mar 17, 2010 13:27 EDT
The African Union slapped sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar's rulers for failing to implement accords to end a long political crisis, as fresh violence erupted in the island's capital.
Africa slaps sanctions on Madagascar rulers
Mar 17, 2010 12:32 EDT
The African Union slapped sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar's rulers for failing to implement accords to end a protracted political crisis, as new violence broke out in the island's capital.
AU sanctions Madagascar 1 year after coup
Mar 17, 2010 12:15 EDT
African Union sanctions Madagascar for failing to implement post-coup power-sharing deal. The African Union imposed sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar after the former disc jockey who seized power on the Indian Ocean island failed to implement a power-sharing deal prompted by last year's coup.
Thai Red Shirts hurl own blood at PM's house
Mar 17, 2010 08:59 EDT
Leaders of Thailand's anti-government protesters, who have hurled their own blood at the offices and home of the prime minister, said Wednesday they will remain camped out in capital indefinitely, though in smaller numbers.
Sri Lanka's Fonseka appears before court martial
Mar 16, 2010 04:46 EDT
Sri Lanka's ex-army chief turned opposition leader appeared at a court martial Tuesday that could see him jailed for up to five years if convicted on charges he says are politically motivated.
S.Lanka opposition leader appears before court martial
Mar 16, 2010 04:21 EDT
Sri Lanka's ex-army chief turned opposition leader appeared at a court martial Tuesday that could see him jailed for up to five years if convicted on charges he says are politically motivated.
S.Lanka's opposition leader appears before court martial
Mar 16, 2010 03:52 EDT
Sri Lanka's ex-army chief turned opposition leader appeared at a court martial Tuesday that could see him jailed for up to five years if convicted on charges he says are politically motivated.
Sri Lanka opposition leader faces court martial
Mar 16, 2010 01:32 EDT
Sri Lanka's ex-army chief and opposition leader faced a court martial Tuesday that could see him jailed for up to five years if convicted on charges supporters say are politically motivated.
