Protests

Inibehe Effiong: The Judgement Detaining Minors For Protesting Represents A Criminalisation Of Protests

Lawyer Effiong has condemned the detention of minors on treason charges, asserting unlawful arrests and violations of children’s rights.

3 weeks ago

Liborous Oshoma: Tinubu’s Speech Not Targeted At Protests, Did Not Address Nigeria’s Issues

President Tinubu's broadcast only mentioned things Nigerians already know instead of addressing pressing issues, says Liborous Oshoma.

4 months ago

August Protests: Government Is Demonising People To Incite Terrorism, Create Chaotic Situation, Says Dan Ulasi

Dan Ulasi says the Nigerian government should channel the energy used in resisting protests to solving Nigeria’s problems.

4 months ago

Nigeria Condemns Canada’s Double Standard Over Protests

Nigeria's federal government has condemned Canada for repressing truckers who were protesting over COVID-19 mandates and other restrictions in the…

3 years ago

Texas Law Sparks Hundreds of US Protests Against Abortion Restrictions

Women marched by the thousands on Saturday on the Supreme Court, the Texas Capitol and cities across the United States…

3 years ago

Protests in Iraq after Covid Hospital Fire Kills 50

More than 50 people have died after a fire in a coronavirus isolation ward at a hospital in the Iraqi…

3 years ago

Thousands Join Rare Anti-government Protests in Cuba

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in rare anti-government protests in Cuba, where the coronavirus pandemic and an…

3 years ago

Hong Kong Billionaire Jimmy Lai Jailed for Pro-Democracy Protests

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after being found guilty of…

4 years ago

Protests in Minneapolis after Police Chief Says Officer Who Shot Black Man Meant to Use Taser

Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where an officer who authorities say apparently intended…

4 years ago

Police Fatally Shoot Black Man in Traffic Stop Near Minneapolis, Protests Erupt

Protests erupted against police when an officer fatally shot a young Black man after stopping his vehicle for a traffic…

4 years ago

Myanmar Cuts Wireless Internet Service Amid Coup Protests

Myanmar’s wireless broadband internet services were shut down on Friday by order of the military, as protesters continue to defy…

4 years ago

Four Killed in Bangladesh During Protests Against Modi Visit

At least four people were killed in the Bangladeshi city of Chittagong after police fired at protesters during a demonstration…

4 years ago

Monks, Nurses Join Third Day of Protests Against Myanmar Coup

Police fired a water cannon at protesters in the Myanmar capital on Monday as tens of thousands of people across…

4 years ago