The rise of youth power in SE Asia and the future of free trade
If there is a word to describe the multitude of public protests around the world in 2019, it will be “youth”.
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Iran is not about to collapse despite mounting protests, at least soon
There is seething unrest in Iranian society but the Islamic Republic is not about to collapse, at least not in the immediate future.
Six people dead in protests against contentious Indian citizenship law
The death toll from protests in India against a contentious citizenship law has risen.
Let’s curb pollution, a silent killer, for our children’s sake
Last Sunday, over 3,000 people turned up in the morning to protest against the growing air pollution in Gurugram. Protests are part of our society, so it was not surprising to see people turning up in the Leisure Valley Park.
Social and civil unrests become more frequent and increasingly severe
As the recent social civil unrests in Baghdad, Barcelona, Hong Kong and Quito will attest, riots have not only become more frequent but the damage that they inflict have become much more considerable.
The proliferation of popular protests – anger unites the world
The world isn’t fair. But that’s not new; what’s new is the speed and intensity with which popular fury at this unfairness is boiling over into sustained political protests.
Could Hong Kong crisis affect all of Asia?
Hong Kong has been critically hit by a series of violent protests and riots since June. This vibrant city is now faced with a severe political crisis leading to economic slowdown and social unrest.
Iraq PM’s fate on the line following deadly protests
Iraq’s leaders were in tense talks on Wednesday over the ouster of the country’s embattled premier, as a rights commission said the latest week of anti-government demonstrations has left 100 dead.
A new wave of violent protests across the globe
From Hong Kong to Lebanon, from Chile to Iraq, violent protests have significantly challenged the legitimacy of the government in those countries and regions.
Anti-government protests continue in Iraq as death toll rises to 63
Hundreds of demonstrators continue their protests in Baghdad.
Tens of thousands protest Indonesia’s new laws
Indonesian police fired water cannon and tear gas to break up protests on Tuesday, as tens of thousands of students gathered in cities nationwide over issues that included a new criminal code that penalizes adultery and revised laws on corruption.
Tourism in trouble: Hong Kong demos hit economy
Months of protests in Hong Kong have taken a major toll on the city’s economy.
Hong Kong June retail sales slide, govt says protests dent business
Hong Kong retail sales felt a growing impact in June from mass protests.
Outside meddling has colored Hong Kong protests
Following the storming of the Legislative Council and the vandalizing of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, unapproved protests last Saturday and Sunday have brought the lawlessness surrounding the recent anti-extradition law amendment to a new high.
Ministry seeks ringleaders behind dispute protests
Ministry asks authorities to search for the ringleaders over incitement.
PassApp drivers protest plan to cut fares
Nearly 200 PassApp rickshaw drivers hold a second day of protests in Phnom Penh.
PassApp drivers protest plan to cut fares
Nearly 200 PassApp drivers today held a second day of protests in Phnom Penh to demand that the company drop plans to cut charges for trips.
Court summons unionist Ath Thorn
Phnom Penh Court summons unionist Ath Thorn to appear for a trial next week.
Egypt’s ousted President Morsi dies in court: state TV
Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi dies in court.
Thai army chief warns against polls protests
Thailand’s army chief warns against protests after a disputed election.
Algeria’s president resigns after 20-year rule
Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned on Tuesday, succumbing to six weeks of largely peaceful mass protests driven by youth and pressure from the powerful army against his 20-year rule.
The big hatred in France
As the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests in France become increasingly violent, President Emmanuel Macron and what he stands for have become the focus of the extremists’ hate. As a result, the tone of French political debate is worryingly reminiscent of the 1930s.
Sudan troops crackdown on protests
Sudanese forces used tear gas to disperse protesters, as opponents of al-Bashir defied a state of emergency he declared.
Macron ratings up, says poll
French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has recovered to levels not seen since “yellow vest” protests broke out in mid-November as support for movement wanes, a poll showed yesterday.
Sudan’s army says it will ‘not allow state to fall’ amid protests
The Sudanese army says it would not allow the state to collapse.
Factory fires four more workers
Prestige Garment Co in Kandal province has fired four more workers this month following protests over the December 22 sacking of a worker representative who was trying to form a union.
Zimbabwe: protests erupt against 150% fuel price hike
People protest in Zimbabwe after the President announced a 150% fuel price hike.
France: 32,000 turn out for new round of ‘yellow vest’ protests
“Yellow vest” movement draws more people in the 9th consecutive weekend protests.
Sudan protests death toll rises to 24
The death toll from protests in Sudan has risen to 24, the head of the Sudanese government fact-finding committee said.
Cintri issues apology for garbage collection disruption
Cintri has apologised to the public over the disruption of garbage collection since December 26.
