Egypt's President Sisi ends state of emergency for the first time in years
The state of emergency granted authorities sweeping powers to make arrests and crack down on what they call enemies of the state.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Voting begins in Turkey's referendum on expanding Erdogan's power
Voters across Turkey on Sunday said they were optimistic about the outcome of a referendum which would give President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping powers.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Turkey's Erdogan says Netherlands acting like a "banana republic"
Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Pakistan passes controversial cyber-crime law
Pakistan has adopted a much-criticised cyber security law that grants sweeping powers to regulators to block private information they deem illegal.
Fri Aug 12 2016
Thai junta lifts martial law but retains key powers: military TV
Thailand's junta lifted martial law on Wednesday but replaced it with new orders retaining sweeping powers for the military.
Wed Apr 01 2015
Thai junta to replace martial law but retain key powers
Thai's junta chief said he would lift martial law but only after replacing it with a new order retaining sweeping powers for the military.
Tue Mar 31 2015