Security tight in Sri Lanka's capital after state of emergency declared
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invoked tough laws that allow the military to arrest and detain suspects without warrants.
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By Reuters | 1 month ago
Ethiopia: The Tigray crisis – A timeline
Ethiopia recently declared a six-month state of emergency over the Tigray crisis.
Amos Mabinda and agencies | 6 months ago
Ethiopian Great Run postponed indefinitely after PM declares state of emergency
The Great Ethiopian Run International 10km which was scheduled for Sunday, November 14 in Addis Ababa has been postponed indefinitely following the St
Stephen Rutto | 6 months ago
Sudan's Burhan declares state of emergency, dissolves government
Sudan's Burhan declares a state of emergency after dissolving the government.
Reuters and Winfrey Owino | 7 months ago
Sep 28, 2021
Japan to lift emergency COVID-19 curbs, but gradually
The government will introduce a certification system whereby only approved restaurants can stay open until 9 p.m
By Reuters
May 05, 2021
Japan faces longer state of emergency, casting doubt on Olympics
Japan is considering extending a coronavirus spurred state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and other major urban areas.
By Reuters
Jan 08, 2021
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge
Some medical experts have said they fear the government’s plan for limited restrictions might not be enough
By Reuters
Apr 06, 2020
Japan's PM Abe to declare state of emergency as soon as Tuesday: Yomiuri
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency as early as Tuesday in a bid to stop the coronavirus spreading
By Reuters
Mar 25, 2020
Even tougher measures in Africa where coronavirus is advancing
Africa has so far been relatively spared by the pandemic: 2,137 cases, including 62 deaths, against more than 404,000 cases
By AFP
Mar 14, 2020
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
The overall death toll jumped to more than 5,000 across the world, with total infections topping 140,000 internationally
By AFP
