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Latest in Tag: protests
Street clashes erupt between pro-Trump protests, US police in Washington D.C.
Trump supporters, counter-protesters have also clashed in US capital, after mostly peaceful rallies
Turkey-based channels circulate manipulated videos amid small protests in some villages
The video, which showed hundreds of protesters in Egypt holding flags and chanting against President Al-Sisi, is in fact footage dating from 2013, AFP team added.
Libya’s eastern-based government resigns amid protests
Protests underscore urgent need to lift oil blockade, return to full and inclusive political process, says UNSMIL
Libya protests gain momentum as ceasefire commences
Angry at extended water and power cuts as well as long lines at petrol stations, the mostly youthful protestors marched in the streets of the city centre, chanting slogans including “No to corruption!”
Lebanese government resigns as protests roar in Beirut
Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanon’s Supreme Judicial Council
Injuries reported during Sudan protests to “correct course of revolution”
Protestors chanted slogans calling for improved living conditions, reforms of country’s security institutions
Deadly protests erupt in Ethiopia over killing of popular Oromo singer
At least 50 killed during protests as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister calls Hachalu Hundessa’s murder ‘evil act’
Film, music stars show solidarity with George Floyd protests
Spike Lee, Taylor Swift, and George Clooney join stars speaking out against police brutality, racism
Angry US protests continue amid accusations of political hypocrisy
Death of African-American civilian at hands of police causes outrage across country
Protests escalate as Trump threatens military intervention
US President underlines willingness to use military if state leaders do not toughen up on anti-police brutality protests
Israel kills 4 Palestinians at protests against Trump’s peace plan
US President Advisor Jared Kushner blames Palestinian president for violence
Hundreds injured during anti-gov’t protests in Lebanon
President called on security forces to protect peaceful protesters and prevent riots
Second day of protests in front of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iran condemns US attacks on Kataib Hezbollah
However, protesters started to withdraw from the embassy after calls from the PMF asking them to leave the area and away from the embassy out of respect for the Iraqi government’s orders.
Violent Protests against new PM candidate in Lebanon
Late on Tuesday, hundreds of protesters participated in demonstrations against the formation a proposed government, hours after the Lebanese outgoing Prime Minister Saad Hariri declared his support for the nomination of the Businessman Samir Khatib to become the country’s next premier.
Al-Sisi expresses Egypt’s support for Iraq’s security and stability
Iraq’s President Barham Salih received on Wednesday, the Egyptian Ambassador to Iraq Alaa Moussa at As-Salam Palace in Baghdad, where he conveyed a message from Al-Sisi expressing his full support for security and stability in Iraq.
US urges Iraqi government to investigate violence against protestors
Negotiations are under way between political parties and parliamentary blocs to appoint a successor to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi
Iraqi prime minister renews intention to resign amid deadly protests
Forty protesters were killed on Friday in clashes with security forces
One person killed in Iran’s protests against fuel price hikes
Demonstrators in several cities erupted against the Iranian government’s decision to increase fuel prices by 50% and cut subsidies on Friday
At least 305 killed and 15000 injured amid Iraqi protests, political class to protect the PM
At least four protesters were killed on Saturday, when security forces cracked down on protesters in Tahrir (Liberation) Square in Baghdad, reported the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights (IHCH), after political leaders agreed to stand by Mahdi’s government.
From Lebanon to Iraq: government leaders forced to resign following mass protests
Unlike Lebanon, Iraq protesters were faced by extreme violence
Lebanon’s PM Saad Al-Hariri steps down amid mass protests
Scuffles erupted between Hezbollah supporters and protesters forcing the police to intervene
Iraq’s Protests: 74 killed in three days, 3,654 injured amid UN condemnations
Muqtada al-Sadr renews his calls for government resignation
67 killed in Oromia protests against Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed
“Intimidation is the start of authoritarian rule,” says Ahmed’s rival Jawar Mohammed
Lebanon on fire: nationwide protests against regime reach its third day
PM sets deadline to contain outrage, Hezbollah dismisses government resign calls
Anti-regime protests reach fourth day as ministers resign
Samir Geagea announces the resignation of the party’s ministers, calling others to step down
Recent protests aimed to create chaos and skepticism: Egypt’s Prime Minister
In his first official reaction, Madbouly condemned the recent protests through a speech delivered in the Parliament, which he saw as part of a “fierce” foreign war aimed at “creating confusion, chaos and skepticism.”
Death toll of Iraq’s widespread protests raised to 18
Internet access has been shut down in most of its areas
Protests spark in Lebanon against worsening economic situation
Banque du Liban aims to issue regulations of financing fuel, medicine, and wheat imports on Tuesday
Thousands of Egyptians gather to support Al-Sisi after calls for anti-government protests
Egypt has 900 foreign correspondents around the country to freely cover any events, says Diaa Rashwan
Minor protests ‘will not intimidate Egyptian state’: Pro-state presenter
No official statements has addressed reported protests, as foreign media say demonstrators were arrested in rare, minor gatherings