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Prison term for insulting monarchy Morocco Moroccan man sentenced to five years in prison for criticizing normalization of ties with Israel

Despite widespread protests, the Moroccan government normalized its relations with Israel in December 2020 under the so-called Abraham Accords sponsored by the US  

Moroccan authorities crack down on pro-democracy protests ahead of elections

Eight leaders from the left organization the Democratic Way were arrested over the weekend in protests calling for democratization and a boycott of the elections

Unprecedented pro-democracy protests in Swaziland rattle the last absolute monarch in Africa

The Communist Party of Swaziland will defy the ban on demonstrations and hold protest marches in 16 of Swaziland’s 59 constituencies this weekend. At least 25 other constituencies have already witnessed protests.

Suspected police hand in death of youth in Swaziland sparks mass protests

The alleged role of the police in the death of Thabani Nkomonye has led to huge protests. Security forces attacked his memorial service and arrested student protesters, including Bafanabakhe Sacolo, secretary general of the Swaziland National Union of Students