Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots

Fighting for change has cost Narges Mohammadi her career, separated her from family and deprived her of liberty. But a jail cell has not succeeded in silencing her.

Ousmane Sonko, a strong rival to the president, was sentenced in absentia to two years in prison after a trial that many Senegalese considered politically motivated.

Clashes in northern Kosovo that injured dozens of ethnic Serbs and NATO soldiers are the latest flare up in a long-running standoff between Kosovo and Serbia.

In Peru, investigations into the killing of protesters by security forces are often closed without any charges, undermining people’s faith in their government.

Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.

A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high.

John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.

Even Bordeaux, known for its surrounding vineyards and conservative politics, has become a flashpoint. The City Hall’s charred doors attest to that.

Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, was fired on Sunday, setting off unrest, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never formally confirmed his dismissal.

Examples of what happened after leaders brought judiciaries to heel elsewhere have helped galvanize opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposals.