All articles tagged with #political and civil unrest
Protesters in New Delhi and across India are using memes and irreverent humor, including the 'cockroach' metaphor, to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, turning online satire into a tool of political dissent amid ongoing demonstrations.
Protesters across India, including a capital sit-in in New Delhi, continue pressing for reform despite a heavy police crackdown. Organizers say the demonstrations remain peaceful, while security forces have dispersed marches and arrested participants, underscoring ongoing political unrest that has drawn international attention.
On America's 250th birthday, celebrations in Washington, DC were marred by extreme heat, security barriers, and political tension, with planned events disrupted and visitors facing long lines and delays as organizers pressed on.
Bolivia’s new president Paz faces mounting protests after cutting fuel subsidies, triggering inflation and fuel shortages. Indigenous and rural groups lead demonstrations while Congress stalls on reforms, Morales backs the protests and calls for elections, and the United States has signaled support for Paz amid regional tensions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned a surge of violence against Jewish people in the UK after a stabbing in north London, as authorities investigate potential links to Iran amid a string of attacks.
Witness accounts cited by The Washington Post say Iranian security forces gunned down dozens of protesters trying to escape a blaze at Rasht's bazaar during Iran's nationwide uprising, following days of protests and shop closures.
Amid a deadly crackdown on protests across Iran, thousands have been killed, and Iranians are left feeling betrayed after President Trump vowed to intervene on their behalf but did not.
Uganda’s presidential hopeful Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, was forcibly taken from his home by the military and flown to an unknown location as votes were being tallied, a move officials say signals electoral interference amid a violent, contested race against President Museveni.
Deep divisions within Iran's opposition, including leader Reza Pahlavi, hinder unified calls for change as security forces mount a ferocious crackdown on anti-government protests sweeping the country, a crisis that has reached levels not seen in years.