Tag: Protests
Iraq: Deadly Basra protests spread to other cities
Demonstrations erupt in Diyala and Nasiriyah following days of clashes in Basra that left at least seven people dead. Source link
Haiti PM Jack Guy Lafontant resigns after days of protests
Embattled prime minister steps down following days of violent protests sparked by a botched bid to raise fuel prices. Source link
Donald Trump arrives in London amid protests and Brexit chaos
Donald Trump landed in London for a four-day visit to the UK where PM Theresa May will host trade talks. Source link
Jordan sees largest anti-government protests in years
One of the most stable countries in Middle East is seeing growing frustration over tax increases and calls for the government to resign. Source...
Protests against IMF-backed tax reform bill continue in Jordan
Demonstrators gather near the office of prime minister in Amman to protest against price hikes and tax increases. Source link
Armenia protests highlight role of independent journalists
Utilising social media, independent journalists were able to offer an unprecedented counter-narrative to Armenia's state-run media. Source link
Pashinyan calls off mass protests as path to candidacy clears
Armenia's ruling Republican Party has announced it will support whichever candidate gets nominated by one-third of MPs. Source link
Protests and politics 50 years on from student uprising
Fifty years since the May 1968 student uprising, Al Jazeera explores the movement's legacy for protesters today. Source link
Armenia transition talks cancelled, opposition calls for protests
Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan blames cancellation of talks on the ruling party, accusing it of clinging to power. Source link
Armenia Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigns amid protests
Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan steps down amid protests, says he will not be involved in "required solutions" to unrest. Source link