A Tunisian journalist has set himself on fire, in a protest over harsh living conditions that prompted overnight clashes with police in the country’s west.
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.
Sudanese Protesters Dispersed After Week of Rallies Turns Violent
At least three Sudanese protesters were wounded by gunshots Tuesday when security forces dispersed rallies in the capital, witnesses said.
In Escalation, Zimbabwe Suspends Striking Doctors Without Pay
The country’s health minister Obediah Moyo announced on Christmas eve that none of the strikers will receive their December salaries.
Government Suspends Without Pay 500 Striking Zimbabwe Doctors
The Zimbabwean government suspense 500 striking doctors, saying that the 24-day industrial action was illegal as determined by the Labor Court on Saturday.
Clashes Erupt as Sudanese March on Presidential Palace
Clashes erupted between police and thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that President Omar Bashir step down.
Major Lebanon Protests Ignited Over Politics and Economy
Hundreds in Lebanon took to streets to protest a deteriorating economy and political stalemate that has country’s lawmakers struggling to form a government.
Sudanese Unions to Launch Strike to ‘Paralyze’ Government
A coalition of unions in Sudan says it plans to “paralyze” the government with the first of what it says will be indefinite strikes by professionals.
Sudan’s Bashir Makes First Comments on Ongoing Protests
Sudan’s Bashir makes first public comments about ongoing anti-government protests, urging citizens to reject what he called “attempts to plant frustration.”
Kazakhstani Activists and Journalists Harassed on Independence Day
Kazakhstani cracks down on human rights activists and journalists to prevent dissent on independence day by illegally searching and threatening activists.
Sudan Protests Spread to More Than a Half-Dozen Cities
Protests against price rises and autocratic three-decade regime of President Omar Hassan spread Saturday in Sudan, amid reports of fresh casualties.