Protests

Demonstrators light tires to spell words “Sorry we were taken hostage,” calling for immediate release of abducted

Chants of “Free Palestine” and criticisms of US leaders Biden and VP Harris, echo through the crowd

Protesters chant, hold signs that read: 'Justice 4 Aysenur', 'Aysenur Eygi Martyred For Palestine Rest in Power'

Discovery of bloodied, brutalised body on August 9 at state-run hospital in Kolkata has sparked nationwide protests

Monarch underscores the necessity of mutual respect, understanding to restore peace across the nation

East African nation is rocked by demonstrations mostly led by Gen-Z Kenyans against President Ruto's administration

Britain was hit by series of riots that erupted last week after three young girls were killed in a knife attack 

Misinformation over child murders incites unrest leading to police injuries, arrests and high security at UK mosques

Student leaders call for strikes and non-payment of bills, pressing PM Hasina for concessions after violent crackdown

Protesters have given the government 48 hours to meet eight demands, including a public apology from PM Hasina

Protest against reservoirs construction leads to injures, arrest and property damage

Lower court order that reinstated quotas dismissed, directing 93% of govt jobs to be open to candidates on merit

University students block highways demanding end to 'discriminatory' job quotas, seek merit-based selection

Fuel dealers demand the withdrawal of advance tax, plan nationwide strike on July 5

Turkish forces clash in Syria's Ankara in demonstrations sparked by violence against Syrians in Turkey

Gunshots heard after midnight as police disperse protesters in Kajiado County, arrest 50 for looting

President Ruto pledges dialogue with youth, budget cuts, and austerity measures to offset finances

Tensions flare sharply on Tuesday afternoon as police officers fire live rounds on peaceful crowds

Tensions prevail in border town due to prolonged sit-in

Police use tear gas, baton charge protesters

Authorities holding meetings in Badakhshan after protests left two dead, spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says

The anti-war protests have been staged in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian group file civil right complaint against Columbia University after mass arrests of anti-war protestors

The farmers, mostly from the northern state of Punjab, have been demanding higher prices backed by law for their crops

Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta, other parts of province

Farmers in India demand better crop prices promised in 2021; talks scheduled to avoid protests

Demonstrating party workers block all main highways from Gwadar to Quetta to Chaman

JI, PTI, TLP stage protests against rigging outside election commission office

Islamic advisory body issues guidelines for conducting protests

BYC announces shutdowns and rallies across Balochistan starting today

Flimsy charges levelled against teachers who had nothing to do with any political or nationalist group, SUTA leader

Funds release holds up Lilla-Jhelum road project

Warns of prolonged protests if concerns not addressed

'Holding rallies or workers’ conventions is a constitutional right of all political parties', says PTI leader

Police baton charge at rally causes stampede

Insist high gas tariffs make all industrial zones uncompetitive

Rally participants, representatives of civil society decry bias role of global powers

Scores of protesters block streets to vent anger at SSGC

Observes shutter-down strike against inaction

Over 16,000 arrested since Oct. 28 as opposition demands neutral caretaker government ahead of national polls

Iran releases rapper Toomaj Salehi on bail, jailed for supporting protests over Mahsa Amini's death

CGT estimated that 60,000 people rallied in the capital, further 40,000 gathered in towns

While her removal is not a surprise, it is the appointment of Cameron that has caused shock in the Conservative Party

Bangladesh raises garment workers' minimum wage by 56.25%, but unions reject it, demanding a near-tripling of wages

Bangladeshi opposition activists killed amid clashes and protests against government actions and election demands

Global protests demand ceasefire and support for Palestinians as Israel escalates offensive on Gaza

Govt machinery, educational institutes to remain at standstill

Protests over Cauvery water-sharing turn tense, a demonstrator tried to commit suicide while another was injured

Iranian security forces suppress protests in Kurdish areas, arresting many and briefly detaining Mahsa Amini's father

Amjad Amini was warned against marking anniversary of daughter's death before being released