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Iraqi protesters demolish headquarters of pro-Iran political parties
Violent protests arose following a spate of recent attacks on Iraqi activists across country
Sudan sentences 27 security officials to death for torturing protesters
This is the first time that Sudanese courts sentence violators from the demonstrations that ousted Al-Bashir in April
Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters demand elections to be cancelled
Five presidential candidates running for elections scheduled for 12 December; some of whom were senior officials under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Iraq’s demonstration: protesters block port Umm Qasr, regain control of Ahrar Bridge
The port’s operations will be stopped completely, if the blockage continues until afternoon, Reuters added, reporting that just one week of closure would cost the country more than $6bn.
Lebanese army removes protesters’ roadblocks, resorting to force in some areas
While some protestors peacefully opened the roads when security forces arrived, they were forcibly removed in the Zouk Mosbeh, north of Beirut, reported Al Arabiya.
Iraqi forces open fire on protesters killing 14, injuring 865 in one night
A moving car fired live rounds towards protesters, according to eyewitness
Prosecution releases 200 anti-gov’t protesters abducted over 20 September incidents
The statement noted that some of the suspects confessed to participating in demonstrations in five governorates. Some attributed their participation in the demonstrations to the poor economic conditions, while other said they were deceived by social media pages.
Hong Kong protesters march in peace after weeks of chaos
Twitter social media platform accused China of backing anti-Hong Kong protest campaign
Number of 7 people killed; scores injured in ‘million man march’ in Sudan
“We demand peace, freedom, civilian government,” protest leaders say
Sudan protesters begin civil disobedience to pressure TMC
Protesters demand a swift transition to civilian rule, fearful that military rulers will replace one dictatorship with another.
Protesters continue their sit-in before defence ministry in Khartoum
Last week, the Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council and the opposition Declaration of Freedom and Change have agreed on the arrangements for the structure of the transitional authority within a three-year transitional period.
Thousands of Moroccans demand release of 42 Hirak Rif activists
Court upheld prison sentence of 15 to 20 years to activists accused of threatening state security
Protesters renew march before presidential palace despite restrictions
Al-Bashir expressed on Sunday his full satisfaction with performance of police in Sudan
Riot police arrest more than 15 protesters in Port Said
Demonstrators protested the sudden increase in prices of government constructed flats for which they have been paying deposits since 2013
Police officer accused of killing 25 January protesters to walk free
El-Sunni is accused of killing 18 protesters during the 2011 uprising
Calls to investigate Rabaa dispersal amid continued divide in narratives
Three years on, the perpetual indifference to opposing narratives is the sign of a divided society
Front to Defend Freedoms launches campaign for Red Sea island detainees
The one-week campaign aims to demand rights for young activists who were detained for demonstrating against the transfer of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia
3 Red Sea island protestors sentenced to 5 years in prison
The three people were arrested on 15 April on charges of illegal protesting
Qasr Al-Nil court acquits 22 protesters over ‘Friday of the land’ protests
The defendants had received a release order on 4 May but the trial was pending awaiting review of further evidence
More 25 April protesters acquitted from charges
The Qasr Al-Nil case included 51 defendants, which is part of a series of cases prosecuting youth over demonstrations contesting the Red Sea islands agreement
Court adjourns appeal on protesters imprisonment to 4 June
Court adjourns appeal on protesters imprisonment to 4 June
101 protesters sentenced to 5 years in prison over 25 April protests
Fifty-four of the 101 defendants were previously released pending trial
51 defendants sentenced to 2 years in prison over 25 April protests
Photojournalist Ali Abdeen—who was arrested while covering the protests, according Al-Fagr newspaper—was among those sentenced on Saturday
Protest may be unpleasant, but repression is ugly
In Egypt, protest and repression spark off from one another. The state, which has a strong grip on the whole society, applies its repressive policy to intimidate citizens and deter them from engaging in demonstrations. Many citizens try to protest against the state to condemn and shout down its repressive policy. The state believes, …
22 ‘Friday of the land’ protesters released
Qasr Al-Nil Misdemeanour Court released three children accused in the same case on bail
25 April protesters’ trial postponed
The 51 defendants are one of four groups of cases that have been filed against protesters
Courts postpone trials for 25 April protesters in Cairo to review cases
There are a total of 223 defendants across four cases, according to Al-Haqanya
Prosecution investigates at least 180 protesters detained during Monday protests
Three girls are still being held in Qasr Al-Nil police station, says FDEP
UPDATE—At least 136 detained in relation to the protests: FDEP
At least 136 people were arrested in the aftermath of the Monday anti-governments protests against the maritime demarcation agreement that transferred the sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia, according to the Front of Defense for Egyptian Protesters (FDEP). Several demonstrations broke out on Monday in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Ismailiya, Daqahliya, Sharqeya, Damietta, …
In Video: Prosecution says release of defendants is beyond its power: protesters’ lawyer
Video by Mahmoud Nasr Editing by Omar Korashi