World Protests - Page 31

February 6, 2024

Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday castigated Senegal's decision to delay its coming presidential election by 10 months.

February 6, 2024

Farmer protests lead EU to give up proposed pesticide cut

Farmers across Europe have been staging disruptive protests against various European Union restrictions, like the plan to cut pesticide use by 50% by 2030.

February 6, 2024

Farmers block Spanish highways in protest of European Union bureaucracy

Farmers in Spain are driving tractors and other equipment onto highways, blocking traffic in a demonstration against climate regulations passed by the European Union.

February 5, 2024

Greek police arrest 12 left-wing protesters who shut down exams over private university bill

Police in northern Greece arrested a dozen people Monday as they occupied a law school, delaying scheduled exams in protest of a bill to allow private universities in the Balkan nation.

February 5, 2024

Protests erupt across Haiti, as demonstrators demand Prime Minister's resignation

Protests across Haiti shut down major cities and saw demonstrators scuffle with police as they demanded the swift resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

February 1, 2024

Police, student protesters clash in Greek capital as university bill foments unrest

Student protesters clashed with police in Athens, Greece, amid a demonstration against the center-right government's plan to legalize private universities.

January 31, 2024

Persecuted Iranian women highlight life under regime: 'They enjoy killing'

Three Iranian women are spreading awareness at the  International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit on their shared prisoner-of-conscience experiences and empowering others to take action.

January 30, 2024

Belgian farmers block roads to Zeebrugge container port as protests rage on

Belgian farmers blocked access roads to the Zeebrugge container port Tuesday amid continued protests over rising costs, EU regulations, and other grievances.

January 26, 2024

Iran dissidents on hunger strike after prisoner with mental condition executed: 'wave of anger'

Iran has gone on an execution spree over the past few months, capping off a bloody year that saw over 700 executions, according to estimates from some rights groups.

January 25, 2024

Court hands Trudeau embarrassing loss over Freedom Convoy crackdown: 'Not justified'

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau scored a win last year when a federal probe supported his use of the Emergencies Act, but the new ruling sets back his defense.