Thousands protest against sexual violence in France | European Union News
Thousands of people have taken to the streets across France to protest against sexual violence. The protests on Saturday come two days before the International…
Belarus leader Lukashenko pardons 32 prisoners convicted for ‘extremism’ | Politics News
Human rights group Viasna reports 1,275 political prisoners still jailed and face harsh conditions.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned dozens of political prisoners, his office…
National Security law under scrutiny as Jimmy Lai takes the stand | Hong Kong Protests
Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s ‘Apple Daily,’ testified Wednesday in his national security trial, one of the most high-profile cases under the China-imposed law.…
Thousands in Greece strike to protest soaring living costs | Protests News
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Athens and other Greek cities as a 24-hour general strike to protest against the rising cost…
Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results | Protests News
Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election.…
Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal | Protests
French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal, which would establish a free trade zone between the EU and some South American countries. They’re…
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill? | Civil Rights News
A fight for Maori rights drew 42,000 protesters to the New Zealand Parliament in the capital Wellington on Tuesday. A nine-day-long hikoi, or peaceful march…
Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election | Hong Kong Protests
NewsFeedHong Kong’s High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison, over a move to challenge Beijing’s influence on Hong…
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about? | Hong Kong Protests News
A Hong Kong Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms of up to 10 years on Tuesday, in the first-ever mass sentencing since Beijing…
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters | Protests News
Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links.Police in Georgia…
Thousands protest as Maori rights march reaches New Zealand parliament | Protests
NewsFeedTens of thousands of protesters gathered in front of New Zealand’s parliament as a march against proposed changes to Maori rights reached the capital. Al…
Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms | Protests News
Bangladesh‘s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for the nation’s “patience”, pledging that general elections would be held after electoral and institutional reforms were completed…
Yunus on Hasina: She can call herself Bangladesh PM, reality differs | Climate
At COP29, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval.At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nobel…
Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests | Protests News
Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.Thousands of people are protesting in Georgia after the…
Clanging pans: Why Mozambique’s election protesters refuse to go away | Politics
Maputo, Mozambique – At 7pm on November 4, Maputo’s streets fell into an eerie silence. Public transportation was at a standstill, adhering to opposition leader…
Protesters storm parliament in Abkhazia | Protests
Protesters in the breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia stormed the parliament building and demanded the resignation of its leader over a proposal to allow Russians…
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia | Protests News
Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia.Protesters opposing a proposed measure that…
Thousands march on New Zealand capital against Indigenous treaty overhaul | Protests News
Controversial legislation revises the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi granting Maori tribes land rights.Thousands of people have joined a nine-day march towards New Zealand’s capital over…
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained after defying Amsterdam ban | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban put in place in the wake of violence…
Israeli football fans, pro-Palestinians attacked in Amsterdam: What we know | Israel-Palestine conflict News
EXPLAINERTensions in the capital of the Netherlands had been brewing after Maccabi football fans took down a Palestine flag.The Dutch capital of Amsterdam is under…