Articles tagged with #protests
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Ten Killed in Pro-iran Protest at Us Consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi
The protest, which began peacefully, turned violent when demonstrators broke through security barriers and clashed with police. The violence resulted in the deaths of at least ten people and injured dozens more. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing protesters being beaten by police. Bac...
Trump Treasury Official to Exit After Objecting to Minneapolis Crackdown
A senior US Treasury official, who served under the Trump administration, has tendered their resignation amidst growing controversy surrounding their role in the Minneapolis police crackdown on protests. The move comes as a response to their disagreement over the government's handling of the situati...
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-regime Protests as Universities Reopen
The recent protests in Iran are a symptom of a wider issue of discontent among the country's youth, who feel stifled by the government's restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. The protests have been sparked by the reopening of universities, which has brought students back onto the stree...
Student Death Puts French Far-left Under Pressure
The recent death of a student during a protest in France has sent shockwaves through the country's far-left movement. The incident, which occurred during a demonstration against pension reforms, has sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the handling of protests by far-left groups. Th...
Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory
The Palang Pracharath Party's surprise victory has sent shockwaves through the Thai political landscape, with many analysts and observers questioning the legitimacy of the vote. The party's leader, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been in power since the 2014 military coup and has faced widespr...
She Filmed Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters. Now She Is Afraid to Go Outside
The Iranian government's violent crackdown on protesters has been extensively documented by a young woman who has been brave enough to share her footage with the world. However, after her identity was revealed, she is now living in fear, afraid to go outside for fear of retribution. The Footage That...
Protesters Clash with Police Over Winter Olympics Costs
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, have been marred by controversy in recent weeks, with a group of protesters gathering outside the venue to express their discontent with the high costs associated with the event. According to reports, the protesters, who were largely made up of local residen...
‘it’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters
The Iranian government's crackdown on protesters has taken a deadly turn, with reports emerging of dozens of people killed and hundreds more arrested. The protests, which began in September 2022, were sparked by a range of issues including economic hardship, corruption, and repression. However, the ...
Judge Restricts Federal Use of Tear Gas, Munitions at Portland Ice Protests
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has placed restrictions on the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and other munitions by federal agents at protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon. The decision was made in response to allegations of excessive...