Protests erupt in Kyrgyzstan following alleged vote-buying during parliamentary elections
Out of the 16 political parties contesting Sunday’s parliamentary elections, only four could cross the official cut-off of 7% votes to qualify for the seats in the parliament
The call to free Julian Assange echoes around the world
Ahead of and during the extradition hearings for Julian Assange, political leaders, activists, journalists and lawyers across the world have condemned the prosecution and demanded the dropping of charges
Thousands take to the streets in India protesting gang rape and murder of 19-year-old
The 19-year-old succumbed to her injuries on September 29. Protestors are condemning the attitude of the police and administration of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Yogi Adityanath.
Iraqis take to the streets to mark one year of anti-government protests
Protesters claim that despite the months-long protests and change of government, none of their demands have been fulfilled. They warned of a strike from October 25 if their demands were not met
German health workers stage protest demanding better working conditions, higher wages
The protest was called by the trade union Ver.di. The workers are demanding an increase in salaries by 4.8%, a hike in trainee pay, and a maximum of a 45-hour week for emergency service staff
Trump administration to cut refugee admission under the guise of COVID-19
The new cuts in refugee admission planned for the year 2021 will be a historic low for the United States and in line with the administration’s anti-immigration policy
Indians demand justice for gang rape victim
Protests have erupted across India after the victim of a brutal gang rape died on September 29, two week after she was assaulted on September 14.
War crimes are being committed in Yemen, says report
A group of eminent experts has demanded that the UN security council refer the situation in Yemen to the International Criminal Court and expand the list of persons sanctioned