Sudan’s largest opposition groups on Thursday called for a fresh wave of protests to demand that President Omar al-Bashir step down.
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France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protest Leader Eric Drouet Arrested
‘Yellow Vest’ leader Eric Drouet, detained by French police and placed in custody on Wednesday for organizing a central Paris protest without declaring it.
Amid Sudan’s Democracy Protests, Dictator Orders Investigation
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir orders investigation amid protests against 29-year autocratic rule, as he seeks to placate anger over worsening economic conditions.
Calls Grow for Sudan Dictator Omar al-Bashir to Step Down
Twenty-two opposition parties and groups back protesters’ call for Sudanese president to resign and demand transitional government.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Stage New Year Demonstrations
Thousands of demonstrators marched in the streets of Hong Kong on New Year’s Day to protest China’s apparent tightening grip on the territory.
Sudan Police Break Up New Protests as Opposition Leader Arrested
Sudanese police broke up several new protests, as security agents arrested opposition leader as he calls for demonstrations against a rise of bread prices.
Saudi Women Step on Face Veils in Social Media Protest
Saudi women step-on face veils some are made to wear in conservative kingdom and posting their stories on social media with the hashtag #NiqabUnderMyFoot.
Taiwanese Don Yellow Vests to Protest Taxes
Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes.
18 Arrested in Tunisia Amid Violent Protests
18 arrested in Tunisia during protests that erupted after death of journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in North African nation.
Algeria Sentences Journalist to Year in Jail Over Demonstration
Adlene Mellah, who heads the news websites Algerie Direct and Dzair Presse, was arrested on December 9 for for taking part in an illegal protest.