Tag: Civil Unrest
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Iran Protests Expand: At Least Six Reported Killed as Demonstrations Reach Rural Provinces
Protests Escalate Across Iran Widening demonstrations across Iran have intensified following days of economic turmoil and political tension. By Thursday, reports indicated that the protests had reached rural provinces, marking a substantial escalation from urban centers where the demonstrations began. At least six people were reported killed, including casualties linked to actions by security forces,…
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Iran Protests Continue as Demonstrators Try to Break Into Government Building in Fars
Escalating unrest in Iran as currency crisis spreads Protests in Iran intensified for a fourth day as demonstrators in the southern province of Fars attempted to break into a local government building. The unrest was sparked by a collapse in the national currency, which has fostered widespread discontent over economic hardship and perceived government mismanagement.…
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Bangladesh Protests Live: Journalists Rescued Amid Unrest
Bangladesh Protests Live: What Happened Protests have erupted across several Bangladeshi cities, with demonstrators clashing with security forces and tensions escalating in the wake of political turmoil. Reports indicate that journalists covering the protests faced threats and disruption, but several key developments emerged as authorities and media workers navigated a dangerous and rapidly changing landscape.…
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Pro-Palestine activists attack Israel-linked firm in Woolwich court case
Overview of the Woolwich court case In a case unfolding at Woolwich Crown Court, six pro-Palestine activists are accused of violently targeting an Israel-linked defence firm. The incident, described during an opening prosecution presentation, involved the group wielding sledgehammers in what authorities characterized as a planned attack. Among those present was a police officer who…
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Trump’s National Guard Order to Portland Ruled Illegal by U.S. Judge
Background: Tensions in Portland The legal dispute over federal involvement in Portland, Oregon, intensified as a federal judge ruled that an order from President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to the city was unlawful. The decision adds a crucial chapter to debates about the boundaries of federal authority in domestic security operations and…
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Trump Urges Supreme Court to Allow National Guard Deployment in Chicago
Overview President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow the National Guard to be deployed in Chicago, escalating a high-stakes legal battle over presidential power and federal troop deployment on U.S. soil. The emergency filing comes as the administration presses to use the Guard in multiple cities, a move that has faced resistance…
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Trump Seeks Supreme Court OK of National Guard in Chicago
Trump asks Supreme Court to rule on National Guard deployment in Chicago President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene and allow the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, marking the first time the high court has been asked to weigh in on a presidential move to mobilize federal troops on American…
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Madagascar in Turmoil: President Flees as Protests Escalate
Background: How Madagascar reached a tipping point Madagascar is grappling with a serious political and social crisis as mass protests spread from grievances over water and power shortages to deep concerns about corruption, governance, and basic public services. Since September 25, thousands have demonstrated in Antananarivo, calling for change and accountability from the government led…
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Insurrection Act on the Table? Vance Says Trump Is ‘Looking at All His Options’
Overview: What the Insurrection Act Could Mean The discussion around the Insurrection Act has resurfaced as critics warn against the domestic deployment of the U.S. military. The 1807 statute would allow the president to deploy troops within U.S. borders for federal law enforcement purposes, a move historically reserved for extreme circumstances and typically requiring Congressional…
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Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment in Illinois as Portland Hearings Unfold
Overview: A Bipartisan Legal Showdown Over the National Guard Two high-stakes legal challenges testing the limits of presidential authority and the line between military and civilian law enforcement dominated headlines on Thursday. In Chicago, District Judge April Perry issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops from any U.S. state into…