Oct 09 Gen Z protesters in Madagascar clash with police as they call for president to step down By Sarah Tetaud, Associated Press About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar's capital on Thursday, clashing with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in the third week of what has been the most significant unrest in years in the Indian Ocean island… Continue reading
Oct 04 Why Gen Z protests are shaking Morocco and how the government has responded By Sam Metz, Akram Oubachir, Associated Press In Morocco, anger has boiled over contrasts between government spending on stadiums in the lead-up to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and a subpar health system that lags behind countries with similarly sized economies. Continue reading
Sep 29 ‘Violent response’ to youth-led protests in Madagascar leave at least 22 dead, U.N. says By Gerald Imray, Sarah Tetaud, Associated Press The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people. Continue reading
Sep 14 Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters forced early end to Spanish Vuelta, authorities say By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press Spanish authorities say more than 100,000 people took part in the latest pro-Palestinian protests that interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut short the Grand Tour event on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 5:38 The key issues that drove Gen Z protests that toppled Nepal’s government By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara Nepal finds new calm this weekend with the appointment of an interim prime minister, following an extraordinary week of violence. More than 70 people died after anti-corruption protests led to police clashes and government buildings being set aflame. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Sep 14 Nepal’s new Prime Minister Karki urges calm after deadly anti-corruption protests By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Sushila Karki, the country's first woman prime minister, told top officials gathered at her temporary office that each family of slain protesters will receive monetary compensation of 1 million rupees (about $11,330) and assured that those injured would be taken care… Continue reading
Sep 13 Curfew lifted in Nepal as calm returns after deadly protests and new interim PM appointed By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Nepalese authorities lifted the curfew in the country's capital and surrounding areas on Saturday as calm returned following the appointment of the Himalayan nation's first woman prime minister in the wake of protests this week that killed at least 51 people and… Continue reading
Sep 13 London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as clashes break out By Brian Melley, Associated Press A London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 100,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Continue reading
Sep 10 Nationwide protests in France turn new prime minister’s first day into chaos By John Leicester, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Thomas Adamson, Associated Press A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. Continue reading
Sep 10 Nepal protesters want former chief justice as interim PM as army moves to restore order By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Armed troops in the main areas of Kathmandu appeared to give some sense of control returning to the city on Wednesday, after the protests had grown increasingly violent the day before. The resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli appeared… Continue reading