Etiket: protests
Poland | Protests against rejection of bill to decriminalise assisted abortion
(Warsaw) Several thousand people demonstrated across Poland on Tuesday to protest against parliament’s decision to reject a bill aimed at decriminalizing assisted abortion in the traditionally Catholic country. Published at…
Protests across Poland for abortion rights
Several thousand people demonstrated across Poland on Tuesday to protest parliament’s decision to reject a bill to decriminalise assisted abortion in the traditionally Catholic country. The ruling coalition has pledged…
Bangladesh | More than 100 dead in protests, curfew and army deployed
(Dhaka) Bangladesh imposed a curfew on Friday and deployed the army to maintain order, after several days of deadly student protests, on 19e day of a protest movement which turned…
At least 105 people have died in the protests, a curfew has been imposed and the army deployed
Friday marks the 19th day of a protest movement that has turned into a confrontation with the government. Published 07/19/2024 9:15 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Protesters clash with police…
More than 100 dead in Bangladesh protests, army deployed
Bangladesh imposed a curfew and deployed the army on Friday to maintain order after days of deadly student protests on 19e day of a protest movement which turned into a…
Top opposition leader arrested after deadly protests
Bangladeshi authorities on Friday banned further protests in the capital, Dhaka. Published 07/19/2024 1:45 p.m. Reading time: 1 min A structure set on fire in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh,…
Bangladesh | Protests banned in Dhaka, opposition leader arrested
(Dhaka) Bangladeshi authorities on Friday banned further protests in the capital Dhaka and said they had arrested a leading opposition leader, following days of unrest in the country and deadly…
What you need to know about this week of high-tension protests
In a Poitevin marsh increasingly exposed to episodes of drought, due to global warming caused by human activities, the question of sharing water resources is a hot topic. It is…
What you need to know about this week of high-tension protests
In a Poitevin marsh increasingly exposed to episodes of drought, due to global warming caused by human activities, the question of sharing water resources is a hot topic. It is…
Kenya Protests | What We Know After One Month
(Nairobi) Kenya has been on edge since crowds of protesters, led by youth activists, began taking to the streets four weeks ago to protest unpopular tax hike plans. Published at…
Anti-government protests | No end to crisis in sight in Kenya
The Kenyan government is blowing hot and cold in the hope of stemming the wave of protests triggered in mid-June by the announcement of the introduction of new taxes. Published…
Mauritania | Three dead following riots, against the backdrop of post-election protests
(Nouakchott) Three people died in southern Mauritania after being arrested following riots, the government said on Tuesday, amid protests following the announced victory of outgoing President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El…
Kenya | Anti-government protests leave 39 dead, agency says
(Nairobi) Recent anti-government protests in Kenya over proposed new taxes have left 39 people dead, the country’s official human rights watchdog said Monday. Published at 1:28 p.m. “According to our…
“I have no blood on my hands,” Kenyan president defends after deadly protests
On June 25, the police fired live ammunition at the crowd who stormed Parliament. The head of state mentions a death toll of 19 people. Published on 01/07/2024 00:24 Reading…
“I have no blood on my hands,” Kenyan president defends after deadly protests
On June 25, police fired live ammunition at a crowd storming Parliament. The head of state reported a death toll of 19. Published 07/01/2024 00:24 Reading time: 1 min The…
Anti-government protest in Kenya | Ruto vows to crack down on ‘anarchy’ after deadly protests
(Nairobi) Kenyan President William Ruto pledged Tuesday to firmly repress “violence and anarchy” after new protests against his tax plans, marked by at least 5 deaths according to NGOs and…
Kenyan president vows to crack down on ‘anarchy’ after deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto pledged Tuesday to firmly repress “violence and anarchy” after new protests against his tax plans, marked by at least five deaths according to NGOs and a…
Kenya | A second death after Thursday’s protests
(Nairobi) A 21-year-old protester died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, becoming the second victim of the youth-led movement, according to a…
Suggestion to make Quebec bilingual | “What a lack of respect”, protests Simon Jolin-Barrette
(Ottawa) Quebec Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette added his voice to the Bloc and Conservatives in Ottawa who say they are outraged by comments from Laval MP of the Liberal Party of…
protests against drug shortages
Published on 05/30/2024 2:25 p.m. Video length: 2 min Pharmacists’ strike: demonstrations against drug shortages A large strike action took place in pharmacies on Thursday May 30. More than 70%…