The Labor Court has ordered striking Zimbabwean doctors to return to court within the next few hours, saying the 23-day industrial action is illegal.
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 Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities arrested 14 leaders of an opposition coalition on Saturday, a spokesman for the grouping said, as anti-government protests continue.
Sudan Must Stop Trying To Censor Newspapers and Websites
Committee to Protect Journalists called on Sudanese authorities to stop trying to stifle news coverage of this week’s widespread anti-government protests.
Thousands in Sudan Demonstrate Over Deteriorating Economy
Hundreds of protesters in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, chanted slogans Friday against the government of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
At Least 8 Killed in Eastern Sudan Protests Over Corruption
A state of emergency has been declared in two eastern Sudan states after at least eight protesters were killed in mass demonstrations against rising prices.
Nicaragua Expels Watchdogs in a Quest for Impunity
Nicaragua expels Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) dedicated to investigating anti-government protests that turned violent, the group said.
DR Congo Election Campaigning is Being Violently Suppressed
Government security forces across DR of Congo have forcibly dispersed opposition campaign rallies ahead of the December 23, 2018 national elections.
Lebanese Take to Streets to Protest Political Stalemate
Hundreds of Lebanese protested against a political stalemate that has prevented the formation of a new government seven months after elections.
Iranian Steel Mill Workers Detained After Unpaid Salary Protests
Iranian authorities detained an unspecified number of steel mill workers after five weeks of protests over delays in salaries, an agency reported Monday.
Turkey Revives Ghosts of Gezi Protests as Elections Loom
Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.