Protests over, Indian farmers Pin Hope On Price Support
Indian farmers ended a year of protests on Thursday after winning unexpected concessions from the government that have raised hopes of higher earnings for the poorest growers. Farmers had blockaded the capital New Delhi to protest government plans to deregulate a sector that employs nearly half the country’s 1.3 billion people, arguing the reforms threatened […]
Govt Bans Street Protests to Curb Covid-19
Somalia on Tuesday banned street protests citing Covid-19, in what could raise another possibility of confrontations with opposition groups. The announcement by the Ministry of Security indicated the rising number of infections had forced authorities to shut the door on any street marches. But it came a day after opposition presidential contenders announced they will […]
Dancers And Actors Stand Together Against Gender Violence
The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) with the support from the German Embassy to Namibia will launch their new clip ‘the Moirai’ on all their social media platforms on 28 October aiming to create social awareness using the arts. Dr Talavera, who directed and choreographed the piece said ‘the Moirai’ is a piece they created years […]
Hundreds Of French Women Protest Against New Interior Minister
Hundreds of women protested in central Paris on Friday against the appointment of Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who is under investigation for a rape allegation. Darmanin, who denies the allegation, was promoted to the key post of interior minister in a government reshuffle on Monday. Darmanin, 37, had previously served as budget minister. Demanding his […]
Protests Demand Justice After Girl, 5, Raped and Killed
The rape and killing of a five-year-old girl in Sierra Leone sparked protests for a third day on Wednesday as demonstrators demanded justice for victims of pervasive sexual violence. Rights groups said Kadijah Saccoh died on June 17 after she was raped multiple times. A death certificate emailed to the Thomson Reuters Foundation said she […]
South Africans Demonstrate Against GBV In Times Square, NY
Hundreds of South Africans gathered in New York on Saturday in a show of solidarity against gender-based violence in South Africa. The silent demonstration saw about 200 South Africans from New Jersey, Maryland, California, Colorado, Washington, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania gather in the heart of New York, Times Square, for a silent demonstration. The demonstrations were […]
Thousands In Sudan March To Its Army Headquarters
The demonstration was the largest in months, despite a government crackdown. The protesters are calling for an end to the thirty year rule of President Omar al-Bashir. Protestors in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum made it to the army headquarters on Saturday, the farthest marchers have advanced since demonstrations began last year. The compound also contains […]
People With Albinism Protest In Malawi As Attacks Spike Ahead Of Polls In Malawi
Protesters took to the streets in Malawi’s capital on Wednesday to demand the government step up protection for people with albinism following a spate of murders and attacks driven by an underground trade in their body parts for black magic. The march comes amid fears that people with albinism could be at increased risk […]
Women Group Protests At NEC
A group of women under the banner Movement for the Removal of the National Election Commission Chairman Cllr. Jerome Korkoya staged a peaceful protest Thursday, 14 December at the headquarter of the National Elections Commission (NEC) on 9th Street, Sinkor. Speaking at the NEC Headquarters, the group’s coordinator Madam Miatta Fahnbulleh said the women of […]
Protests Against War and Economic Hardship In South Sudan
Students from South Sudan’s University of Juba took to the streets Monday to protest against the worsening economic crisis and the rebellion ravaging the country. The students slammed President Salva Kiir for failing to stop the conflict and tame the high cost of living. They said the government had failed and was on the verge […]
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