Tag: Protests
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Court Halts Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata Week After Protests Led by Jalang’o
Background: A Bold Housing Plan Faces Legal Obstacles The Environment and Land Court in Kenya has issued an order halting construction on the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, Nairobi, less than two weeks after residents began protesting the plan. The ruling, dated December 11, follows a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging…
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Bangladesh Protests Live: Journalists Rescued as Unrest Rises, Awami League Office Bulldozed
Escalating Protests Across Bangladesh Protests swept multiple cities in Bangladesh on the latest wave of unrest, with demonstrators voicing anger over political and security concerns that have gripped the country in recent weeks. Police and civic groups confronted crowds in several urban centers, though clashes were reported to be less widespread than in earlier rallies.…
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Bangladesh Protests Live: Journalists Rescued as Unrest Roils Cities and Awami League Office Is Bulldozed
Overview: Unrest Erupts Nationwide Protests have erupted across multiple cities in Bangladesh, drawing attention to political tensions, media freedom, and public discontent. As clashes between protesters and security forces intensify, journalists find themselves on the front lines, grappling with safety risks while continuing to report on events that shape the country’s political landscape. Journalists Rescued…
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Tanzania’s Protest Crackdown: Unlawful Use of Lethal Force and the Disappearance of Bodies
Overview of the accusations Human rights organizations and witnesses have raised serious concerns about the security crackdown following recent election protests in Tanzania. Credible reports allege that security forces used excessive and potentially unlawful lethal force against protesters, bystanders, and political opponents. In the aftermath, families say loved ones were killed or disappeared, with authorities…
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Morocco Faces International Criticism Over Detained Gen Z Protesters
Global Scrutiny Over Morocco’s Handling of Gen Z Protests As Morocco prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations, the country finds itself under intense international scrutiny for its treatment of hundreds of young protesters. Human rights organizations have condemned what they describe as arbitrary detentions and alleged brutal beatings of Gen Z demonstrators who…
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Morocco Faces Alarms Over Detention and Alleged Abuse of Gen Z Protesters Ahead of AFCON
Background: Rising Youth Protests Turned into a Human Rights Concern Morocco is facing renewed scrutiny over its treatment of young demonstrators after a wave of protests led by Gen Z activists. In recent weeks, hundreds of demonstrators have been detained in what rights groups describe as arbitrary arrests. The protests, fueled by concerns over unemployment,…
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Morocco under scrutiny: Allegations of widespread abuse of detained Gen Z protesters ahead of AFCON
Escalating tensions as Morocco prepares for AFCON As Morocco readies to host the Africa Cup of Nations, questions are intensifying about the state of civil liberties after a wave of youth-led protests reportedly met by mass arrests and alleged violence. Human rights organizations have described the detention of hundreds of Gen Z demonstrators as arbitrary…
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Celtic Shake-Up: Peter Lawwell Quits as Abuse Protests Intensify, Brian Wilson to Step In
Overview: A Historic Departure at Celtic Park In a stunning development at Celtic Football Club, long-time chairman Peter Lawwell has announced his resignation, effective December 31. Citing ongoing abuse from sections of the club’s support and a heated environment surrounding the club’s governance, Lawwell confirmed his decision in a statement that underscored the toll of…
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Adelekezu Protests Erupt as Six Vehicles Burned, Mining Site Damaged Following Boy’s Death
Overview of the Incident Residents of Adelekezu, a community near Dadwen in the Axim District of the Western Region, Ghana, have sparked a high-tension situation following the death of a boy at a mining company site. Local authorities say the fatal shooting occurred at or near the company’s premises, triggering a heavy-handed response from protesters…
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JI Reveals Three-Month Nationwide Protest Campaign Against the System Change
Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Campaign Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a comprehensive nationwide protest campaign on Sunday, signaling a bold push to galvanize support for the party’s long-standing aim of systemic change. The campaign, described by JI as part of the “Badal do Nizam” (change the system) movement, envisions a series of rallies and…