Tag: protests and demonstrations
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How Putin’s crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power
Over the last decade, Vladimir Putin’s government has evolved from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing any activities or people who dared challenge it
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IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria
Syria’s activists and pro-government media say Islamic State militants have killed at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria
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A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin’s Russia
Russian authorities have adopted a slew of laws restricting fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the rights of minorities and religious groups
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Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders
Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea are facing proceedings to suspend their medical licenses
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Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically driven charges in sweeping crackdown on dissent
Thousands of Belarusians have been convicted on politically driven charges over the last three years as part of a relentless crackdown on dissent
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Puerto Rico’s power company holds a massive debt. A key hearing to restructure it has started
A key hearing over the future of Puerto Rico’s crumbling power company and its staggering $9 billion debt has begun following years of acrimonious talks between the U.S. territory’s government and creditors seeking to recover their investments
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Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw a record-low turnout and boycott calls
Iranian hard-line politicians dominated the country’s vote for parliament
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Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan’s new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging
Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as prime minister
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What’s next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts
South Korea’s government is pressing ahead with its vow to suspend the licenses of thousands of junior doctors who ignore its repeated demands to end their collective walkouts
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Rival of Netanyahu visits US, signaling wider cracks in Israel’s wartime leadership
An Israeli official says a top Cabinet minister’s trip to Washington has angered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu