World Protests - Page 39

August 24, 2023

Sweida protests continue as Syrians demand economic relief and president's resignation

Hundreds of Syrians in Sweida gathered in the streets to protest deteriorating economic conditions and demand the departure of President Bashar al Assad.

August 23, 2023

Hong Kong court refuses to ban protest song, government now allowed to appeal decision

The government of Hong Kong is now allowed to appeal a court decision that refused to ban “Glory to Hong Kong," a song protestors have sung to promote the city’s separation from China.

August 21, 2023

Biden admin accused of abandoning 3 US residents held in Iran as part of 'ransom' payment to regime

Biden's deal to funnel $6 billion to Iran's regime in exchange for the release of five U.S. hostages if facing criticism for failing to include additional U.S. residents held by Iran.

August 15, 2023

7 prominent advocates charged in Hong Kong’s 2019 pro-democracy protests get convictions overturned

Some of Hong Kong’s most prominent democracy advocates are getting their convictions overturned, following a 2019 pro-democracy protest that gathered about 1.7 million people.

August 8, 2023

Kenyan official claims dead bodies were planted to accuse police of using excessive force during protests

Kenya's national police inspector general claims dead bodies were planted in an attempt to accuse officers of using excessive force during the recent protests.

August 7, 2023

2 fatally shot during violent South African protests in Cape Town

Violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, led to two people being killed on Aug. 7, 2023. The protests stem from a dispute between taxi drivers and authorities.

August 6, 2023

Israeli minister pushes back against US, international criticism over judicial overhaul

Ron Dermer, Israel's strategic affairs minister, takes issue with criticism of the country's judicial reforms. As protests continue, minister gives Netanyahu government's take on the overhaul.

August 4, 2023

Kenyan doctors report that protesters were shot while running from police or attempting to surrender

Kenyan doctors believe many citizens were shot while running from police during the recent protests. The doctors say bullet wounds can prove this.

August 3, 2023

Zimbabwean opposition claims president's supporters stoned one of their members to death

Zimbabwe's political opposition has made claims, so far unsubstantiated, that supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa stoned an opposition activist to death.

August 3, 2023

Greenpeace climate protesters climb atop UK prime minister's home, hang black fabric

A group of Greenpeace members climbed to the roof of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in North Yorkshire and unfurled large black drapes to protest recent oil policies.