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Thousands of Iraqis with perceived ties to the Islamic State armed group are at risk as the Iraqi authorities close displaced-person camps.

Egypt’s allies should halt support to Egyptian security forces until Egypt takes measurable steps to end the abuses and hold accountable those responsible, say human rights groups.

Reporters Without Borders has condemned the many attacks on journalists by security forces during the past three days of anti-corruption protests in Iraq.

Six people have been reported dead in the Nigerian capital of Abuja following a government crackdown on supporters of the lslamic Movement in Nigeria who were protesting the detention of their leader.