Jan 04 What to know about protests over Iran's economy as nuclear tensions remain high By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump warning Iran that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters” the U.S. “will come to their rescue," has taken on new meaning after American troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran. Continue reading
Jan 03 Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll rises to at least 10 By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic, likely giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations. Continue reading
Nov 14 Tanzanian President Hassan forms inquiry commission to probe election protests killings By Associated Press Tanzania’s president announced on Friday that her administration has formed an inquiry commission to probe killings that occurred during election protests last month, and said she had ordered the release of some of the arrested youths. Continue reading
Oct 31 'Inhumane' conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility, advocates allege in new lawsuit By Christine Fernando, Associated Press Attorneys with the ACLU of Illinois and the MacArthur Justice Center say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have denied people being held at the Broadview facility private calls with attorneys and have blocked members of Congress, faith leaders and… Continue reading
Oct 30 Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in Jerusalem By Moshe Edri, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men covered the entrance to Jerusalem in a sea of black Thursday to protest plans to draft them into the military, singing, clapping and holding signs saying they would rather go to jail. Continue reading
Oct 29 Democratic congressional candidate Abughazaleh indicted over ICE protests in Illinois By Sophia Tareen, John Seewer, Associated Press A Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been accused of blocking a federal agent’s vehicle during September protests outside an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 6:46 'We intend to defend our democracy,' says 'No Kings' protest organizer By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Kaisha Young, Zoie Lambert, Laine Immell Millions turned out across the country Saturday for a coordinated day of protest against Trump and his administration’s policies. A similar event in June brought out more than 5 million demonstrators, but organizers say the mobilization was even bigger this… Continue watching
Oct 18 WATCH: 'No Kings' rally in DC on nationwide day of protests against Trump administration By Mike Pesoli, Gary Fields, Associated Press Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies. Continue reading
Oct 17 Clashes break out at protests near Bangladesh parliament as parties sign roadmap for change By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Major political parties in Bangladesh signed a roadmap Friday for political reforms proposed by the interim government while police clashed with protesters who wanted the document to include more provisions for the activists who helped oust the previous government. Continue reading
Oct 16 Gen Z protesters around the world lead wave of generational discontent By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments. Continue reading