Tag: Curfew
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Chadema Claims No Genuine Election in Tanzania as Curfew Enforces Tense After Polls
Overview: Elections in Turbulent Tanzania The recent Tanzanian elections have sparked a political confrontation that mirrors deep-seated tensions within the country’s electoral system. Chadema, Tanzania’s main opposition party, publicly rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory, arguing that the process did not reflect a genuine, free, and fair contest. The rejection comes as authorities imposed a…
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Chadema Rejects Tanzania Election, Framing Curfew as Unfolding Crisis
Overview: Chadema challenges the election results The main opposition party Chadema has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s reported landslide victory in Tanzania’s elections, arguing that the process did not meet international or domestic standards for a free and fair vote. In the wake of the announcement and the subsequent curfew imposed by authorities, protests erupted…
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Chadema Rejects Tanzania Election as Curfew Keeps Protests Quiet
Context: Tanzania’s election and the opposition response Tollows reports that President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a landslide victory in Tanzania’s elections, the country faced a wave of protests and a government-imposed curfew. The main opposition party, Chadema, rejected the results, arguing that the electoral process was not free or fair and that genuine competition did…
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Ladakh lockdown relaxation: Markets fill as curfew eases after protests
Overview: Violent clashes and the call for lockdown in Ladakh In Ladakh, a prolonged period of unrest followed a call by a youth group for a full shutdown. Authorities responded with a curfew, and security forces deployed to restore order. The violence left a grim toll: four people were reported killed in police firing, while…
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Leh- Ladakh: Easing of Curfew Amidst Protests
Introduction to the Current Situation in Leh-Ladakh Leh, a serene region in Ladakh, has recently experienced a tumultuous period marked by violence and protests. These protests emerged following demands for statehood and political representation for the Ladakh region. The unrest peaked in recent weeks, prompting state authorities to implement a curfew which has now seen…
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Ladakh Imposes Curfew Amid Protests
Ladakh Imposes Curfew Amid Protests Ladakh has been thrust into the spotlight after violent protests erupted over demands for statehood. In response to the unrest, authorities have declared a strict curfew in the region, with police enforcing restrictions across the streets of Leh. According to reports from The Hindustan Times, at least 50 individuals have…
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Ladakh Under Curfew Amid Protests and Unrest
Introduction Ladakh has recently been the epicenter of unrest, prompting the imposition of a curfew in the region. This decision follows a series of protests that erupted in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, where demonstrators have been vocal about their demands for statehood. Reports indicate that at least 50 individuals have been detained as security…
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Ongoing Curfew in Ladakh: Security Forces Maintain Vigilance
Introduction Ladakh is currently under a stringent curfew amidst escalating protests demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been at the forefront of these protests, rallying community support for their cause. Background of the Protests The protests in Ladakh primarily focus on demands for statehood and…
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Ladakh Protests: Ongoing Curfew and Rising Tensions
Introduction to the Ongoing Ladakh Protests Ladakh is currently witnessing significant unrest as protests continue to escalate over demands for statehood and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule. Community activist Sonam Wangchuk has emerged as a prominent figure in these demonstrations, leading marches and hunger strikes to advocate for the rights of the Ladakhi people.…
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Calm Returns to Nepal After Protests and Curfew Lift
Overview of Recent Events in Nepal Nepal has witnessed significant upheaval this past week, necessitating the imposition of a curfew in the capital, Kathmandu, and surrounding areas. This drastic action was a response to mass protests sparked by the appointment of the nation’s first woman prime minister. Tragically, these protests resulted in the deaths of…