Thai Two young Thai playwrights, Patiwat Saraiyaem and Porntip Mankong, are sentenced to two years in prison for alleged lese majeste for a play set in a fictional kingdom.
High Court The High Court of Kenya throws out key aspects of an anti-terrorism law following a legal challenge from the Opposition.
Egypt Egyptian political activist Alaa Abdel Fatah is sentenced to five years in jail for violating a rule against organising political protests without permission.
Rolf Harris Entertainer Rolf Harris is stripped of his Order of Australia honours following recent convictions in the United Kingdom for indecent assault.
Second Libyan Civil War (2014–present) The internationally recognized Tobruk-based Parliament of Libya suspends participation in United Nations brokered talks.
War in Donbass The President of Russia Vladimir Putin says a war with Ukraine is unlikely but refuses to hold more meetings with France, Germany and Ukraine over the ceasefire.
The Ukrainian Army says it cannot withdraw its heavy weapons from the front, as it is still under attack from rebel forces despite the ceasefire.