Protests
Mauritius Closes Schools After Protests Over Police Shooting
Mauritius has temporarily closed schools in parts of the country following overnight protests triggered by the shooting of a 27 year old woman...
Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims
Thousands of Indians took to the streets on Sunday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, as police opened an...
Campaigners Welcome Miliband’s Assurance on Palestine Action Ban
Campaigners challenging the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action have welcomed Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s assurance that the ban was not intended to...
India Youth Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Election Chief
Leaders of India’s “Cockroach” youth movement have threatened nationwide protests if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign within 48 hours. The...
South Africans Run and Mourn as Nine Women’s Deaths Renew Calls to End Femicide
South Africans have gathered for memorial runs, vigils and protests after the deaths of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger over gender-based violence...
Protests Erupt in Niger State After 33 Detainees Die in Custody
Protests erupted in Minna, Niger State, after at least 33 people detained during raids on suspected illegal gold mines were found dead in...
DR Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Proposed Constitutional Changes
By Benson Daniel Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have dispersed opposition-led demonstrations against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could clear...
DR Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Proposed Constitutional Changes
By Benson Daniel Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have dispersed opposition-led demonstrations against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could clear...
