Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.
Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power
Thousands of protesters in central Tunis have marched against the seizure power by President, Kais Saied, demanding he step down.
Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans
Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.
Mongolians Clash With Police In Protest Against Inflation And Graft
Demonstrators clashed with police while trying to storm parliament after thousands gathered to protest soaring inflation and corruption.
Iranian Protesters Call For Three-Day Strike As Pressure On Regime Builds
The Iranian State media has denied claims that the “morality police” were shut down as a result of the killing of Mahsa Amini.
Can Xi Sap Momentum Of China’s ‘Black Swan’ Protests?
China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets.
Thousands Protest Mexican President’s Electoral Reform Plan
Mexico’s electorate is rejecting President Obrador’s plans for reforming the election commission, suspecting a power grab.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
Could Iran Protests Prompt Another ‘Arab Spring’?
It’s often forgotten that Iran’s Green protest movement of 2009 was the precursor to the so-called “Arab Spring,” one observer notes.
Iran’s Universities Under Spotlight As Protests Persist
Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.