Demonstrations
Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage
Middle East
October 7, 2020
Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage
BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of people were wounded in clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters in Iraq’s south…
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown
Middle East
October 4, 2020
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister…
Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests
Middle East
October 2, 2020
Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli minister resigned on Friday in protest against a new law that curbed demonstrations against Prime…
Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
World
September 25, 2020
Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland hurled several firebombs at officers in Oregon’s largest city during a demonstration over…
Serbia’s leader not worried about losing power amid protests
World
July 10, 2020
Serbia’s leader not worried about losing power amid protests
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president said Friday he’s not worried about losing political power amid large protests against his…
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
Middle East
June 18, 2020
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Hundreds of unemployed Tunisians from around the country tried to march on parliament Wednesday to demand…
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
Middle East
May 1, 2020
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
ISTANBUL (AP) — Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people Friday, including trade union leaders who tried to stage…
Video: Dozens in Alexandria gather for march despite coronavirus fears
Egypt
March 24, 2020
Video: Dozens in Alexandria gather for march despite coronavirus fears
Dozens of people in Alexandria Governorate’s Sidi Bishr neighborhood gathered for a march in which they prayed to God to…
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
World
January 8, 2020
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of workers affiliated to trade unions led a strike in parts of India…
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Middle East
December 24, 2019
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and political leaders who missed…