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French Demonstrations Erupt Over Controversial Police Use-of-Force Bill Amid 'Licence to Kill' OutcryPolitics

French Demonstrations Erupt Over Controversial Police Use-of-Force Bill Amid 'Licence to Kill' Outcry

Protesters have taken to the streets to condemn a controversial police use-of-force bill, branding the legislation as a 'licence to kill'.

Al Jazeera English|September 21, 2026|1
Syrian Government Lowers Diesel Prices Following Nationwide Protests Over Energy CostsEconomy

Syrian Government Lowers Diesel Prices Following Nationwide Protests Over Energy Costs

Syria's government has introduced lower-cost diesel options following widespread nationwide protests triggered by a recent surge in fuel prices.

The National|September 18, 2026|1
Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant ProtestsPolitics

Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant Protests

A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between Nigeria and South Africa following a series of violent anti-migrant protests and the deaths of Nigerian nationals, testing relations between the continent's two influential powers.

Egypt Independent|September 17, 2026|1
UN Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Iran's Protest Crackdown Constituted Crimes Against HumanityPolitics

UN Fact-Finding Mission Concludes Iran's Protest Crackdown Constituted Crimes Against Humanity

A UN-backed mission reported that Iran's violent crackdown on 2025-2026 protests amounted to crimes against humanity, while also citing potential US war crimes from airstrikes during the conflict.

The National|September 17, 2026|1
King’s College London Reinstates Egyptian Student Suspended After Pro-Palestinian ProtestsPolitics

King’s College London Reinstates Egyptian Student Suspended After Pro-Palestinian Protests

Egyptian student Usama Ghanem is set to return to King’s College London after an 18-month suspension following his participation in pro-Palestinian protests.

Egypt Independent|September 17, 2026|1
Four Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranians Reflect on the Lasting Impact of 'Woman, Life, Freedom'Politics

Four Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranians Reflect on the Lasting Impact of 'Woman, Life, Freedom'

Four years after the death of Mahsa Amini sparked nationwide protests, Iranians reflect on the cultural shifts and ongoing government crackdowns surrounding the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement.

Al Jazeera English|September 16, 2026|1
Syrian Fuel Price Hikes Spark Protests and Test Public Patience Amid Post-War RecoveryEconomy

Syrian Fuel Price Hikes Spark Protests and Test Public Patience Amid Post-War Recovery

Sudden fuel price hikes in Syria have ignited street protests and strained public patience, testing the government's efforts to rebuild the economy following years of war and international isolation.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Syrians Launch Widespread Protests Over Shock Fuel Price HikesEconomy

Syrians Launch Widespread Protests Over Shock Fuel Price Hikes

Syrians across northern cities staged angry protests for a second day after the government announced a sudden, steep increase in fuel prices, exacerbating widespread economic hardship.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Syrian Cities Erupt in Protests Following Sharp Government Fuel Price IncreasesEconomy

Syrian Cities Erupt in Protests Following Sharp Government Fuel Price Increases

Protests have broken out across several Syrian cities after the government implemented sharp fuel price hikes of up to 40 percent. Demonstrators blocked highways and burned tyres as officials cited global costs and refinery upgrades.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Massive Protests Sweep Germany Following Historic Far-Right AfD Election VictoryPolitics

Massive Protests Sweep Germany Following Historic Far-Right AfD Election Victory

Tens of thousands of demonstrators protested across Germany following a landslide state election victory by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The growing political strength of the AfD has sparked widespread unease and renewed calls for a ban.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Trump Faces Mass Protests and Public Backlash During Highly Unpopular Visit to IrelandPolitics

Trump Faces Mass Protests and Public Backlash During Highly Unpopular Visit to Ireland

A vast majority of the Irish public opposes US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit, prompting widespread protests across the country over US policies in Gaza.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Protests Erupt Outside Israeli Embassy in Bangkok Following Tourist IncidentsPolitics

Protests Erupt Outside Israeli Embassy in Bangkok Following Tourist Incidents

Demonstrators gather outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok to protest the actions of badly behaved tourists, as captured in a short video.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Violent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Amid Persistent Rolling BlackoutsBreaking News

Violent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Amid Persistent Rolling Blackouts

Protests turn violent in The Gambia as citizens take to the streets to express their frustration over ongoing rolling blackouts.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
One Year Later: Have Nepal's Gen Z Protesters Achieved Their Goals?Politics

One Year Later: Have Nepal's Gen Z Protesters Achieved Their Goals?

One year after the deadly Gen Z-led protests in Nepal forced a government collapse and new elections, experts examine whether the movement's demands for accountability and reform have truly been met.

Al Jazeera English|September 8, 2026|1
Guns Versus Groceries: Iran's Severe Economic Crisis Puts Squeeze on Daily LifeEconomy

Guns Versus Groceries: Iran's Severe Economic Crisis Puts Squeeze on Daily Life

Iran faces severe economic turmoil, with skyrocketing inflation, fuel shortages, and a collapsing currency forcing citizens to choose between basic goods and military spending.

The National|September 3, 2026|1
Thousands Protest Across Spain as Ceuta Migration Crisis Enters Second MonthPolitics

Thousands Protest Across Spain as Ceuta Migration Crisis Enters Second Month

Thousands of protesters rallied across Spain one month after a massive migrant influx into the North African territory of Ceuta sparked deep political and social divisions.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Five Years After President Kais Saied's Power Grab, Tunisia Faces Resurgences of Economic and Political DiscontentPolitics

Five Years After President Kais Saied's Power Grab, Tunisia Faces Resurgences of Economic and Political Discontent

Five years after President Kais Saied seized sweeping powers, Tunisians are returning to the streets to protest deteriorating economic conditions, water and power cuts, and a shrinking political space.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Unrest in Tunisia Escalates Amid Severe Water and Power Outages

Unrest in Tunisia Escalates Amid Severe Water and Power Outages

Tunisia faces rising public anger and protests driven by ongoing water and power shortages across the country.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Protests Erupt as Hindu Nationalists Take Center Stage in New YorkCulture

Protests Erupt as Hindu Nationalists Take Center Stage in New York

Protests broke out as India's Hindu nationalists took centre stage in New York, captured in a recent video.

Al Jazeera English|August 30, 2026|1
Nairobi Businesses Shut Down as Kenyan Police Disperse Import Duty Protesters with Tear GasEconomy

Nairobi Businesses Shut Down as Kenyan Police Disperse Import Duty Protesters with Tear Gas

Kenyan police deployed tear gas in Nairobi as hundreds of traders closed businesses to protest a contentious hike in import duties.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026