Afghanistan: at least two dead after Taliban forces open fire on protesters

18 Jun 2026
At least two people, including a woman and a child, were reportedly killed when Taliban forces opened fire on demonstrators in Herat, western Afghanistan, during a rare public protest. The gathering was organised…

Christian faith looms large at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest

21 May 2026
Christian themes and symbols featured prominently at the recent ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in central London, where tens of thousands gathered expressing concern over immigration, national identity, and the perceived erosion of Britain’s…

Bolivia: continuing unrest and protests against president

21 May 2026
There is widespread unrest in Bolivia as protests and road blockades disrupt life in the capital, La Paz, and surrounding regions. Although the government has reached an agreement with protesting miners after lengthy…

Chile: protests as new president revokes environmental protection measures

27 Mar 2026
On 22 March, World Water Day, thousands of people marched in Santiago and many other cities across Chile, protesting the rollback of environmental protections by newly-elected president José Antonio Kast. His administration quickly…

South Africa: water shortages, criminal activity, protests

19 Mar 2026
In parts of Johannesburg and surrounding areas, residents are protesting ongoing water shortages that have left some communities without reliable supply for weeks. Even in well-developed suburbs, taps have run dry, disrupting daily…

Palestine Action protesters ‘not guilty’ ahead of potential re-trial

05 Feb 2026
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary following a break-in at a UK subsidiary of Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems near Bristol, but several still face the prospect of retrial…

Minneapolis: continuing protests and criticism over federal crackdown

29 Jan 2026
Two agents have been placed on administrative leave following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis on 24 January. The killing has sparked protests, national outrage, and…

Iran: minister threatens USA after protests crackdown

22 Jan 2026
Iran’s foreign minister has issued his most direct warning yet to the USA, threatening a full military response if Iran faces renewed attack, as the country remains under intense pressure following its deadly…

France seeks delay to EU-Mercosur trade agreement

18 Dec 2025
France is seeking to delay a vote to ratify the long-negotiated EU–Mercosur trade agreement, arguing it threatens farmers and risks inflaming domestic unrest. The deal with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay was concluded…

Minneapolis: pepper spray used on protesters against crackdown on Somalis

11 Dec 2025
A confrontation between federal agents and residents in a Somali neighbourhood of Minneapolis has heightened fear and tension within the community. Witnesses reported that ICE agents used pepper spray to disperse a crowd…
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