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Tunisia hit by third night of violent protests
Middle East
January 11, 2018
Tunisia hit by third night of violent protests
Tunisians have taken to the streets of several cities including the capital in a third night of violent protests. The…
Iran stages pro-government rallies, cleric urges firm punishment for protest leaders
Egypt
January 5, 2018
Iran stages pro-government rallies, cleric urges firm punishment for protest leaders
Tens of thousands of government supporters rallied across Iran on Friday, swearing allegiance to the clerical establishment and accusing arch…
Dalit protests cause disruptions in India’s financial capital
World
January 2, 2018
Dalit protests cause disruptions in India’s financial capital
Thousands of Dalits, who rank at the lower end of India’s ancient caste hierarchy, disrupted traffic and threw stones at…
In Pictures: Protests in Cairo, Alex over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Egypt
December 9, 2017
In Pictures: Protests in Cairo, Alex over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Al-Azhar mosque following Friday prayers protesting US President Donald Trump’s decision to move the US…
Five MB affiliates arrested for planning violent protests
Egypt
December 8, 2017
Five MB affiliates arrested for planning violent protests
Five people affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood were arrested on Friday, announced the interior ministry in a statement, on suspicion…
Greek police fire teargas at protesters on anniversary of riots
World
December 6, 2017
Greek police fire teargas at protesters on anniversary of riots
Greek police fired teargas on Wednesday at youths marching in Athens to mark the ninth anniversary of the killing of…
Egypt detains prominent activist over protest
Egypt
November 20, 2017
Egypt detains prominent activist over protest
A rights lawyer says an Egyptian court has ordered a prominent activist to remain in custody pending trial on charges…
Nubian activists arrested protesting death of activist in custody
Egypt
November 9, 2017
Nubian activists arrested protesting death of activist in custody
A number of Nubian activists were arrested on Tuesday for protesting the death in custody of detainee Gamal Sorour last week…
Striking protesters disrupt transportation in Catalonia
World
November 8, 2017
Striking protesters disrupt transportation in Catalonia
Protesters have blocked roads and stopped commuter trains as Catalonia faces a general strike in the wake of unprecedented controls…
Appeal court overturns Ahmed Douma’s life sentence, orders retrial
Egypt
October 12, 2017
Appeal court overturns Ahmed Douma’s life sentence, orders retrial
Egypt’s Court of Cassation has accepted imprisoned political activist Ahmed Douma’s appeal against a life sentence order handed to him…