Imran Khan threatens a nationwide civil disobedience movement if his demands are unmet by December 14, following a crackdown on protests.
Pakistan: Islamabad on lockdown as Khan supporters rally DW 11/24/2024
Supporters of Imran Khan are protesting in Islamabad for his release and against the current government amid tight security and internet restrictions.
Pakistan police crackdown clears Imran Khan protesters from Islamabad
Pakistan's authorities faced backlash after security forces cracked down on protests demanding the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan: Thousands defy lockdown to demand Khan's release DW 11/25/2024
Protests in Islamabad demand the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan amid widespread arrests and government crackdowns.
Imran Khan threatens a nationwide civil disobedience movement if his demands are unmet by December 14, following a crackdown on protests.
Pakistan: Islamabad on lockdown as Khan supporters rally DW 11/24/2024
Supporters of Imran Khan are protesting in Islamabad for his release and against the current government amid tight security and internet restrictions.
Pakistan police crackdown clears Imran Khan protesters from Islamabad
Pakistan's authorities faced backlash after security forces cracked down on protests demanding the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Hunts Beards and Head Scarves
Tajikistan is witnessing extreme government measures against religious expressions, exacerbating existing grievances among its predominantly Muslim population.
Protests Again Rock Bangladesh, Weeks After a Deadly Crackdown
Protests reignited in Bangladesh after a deadly crackdown, demanding accountability for over 200 deaths and challenging Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership.
Renewed anti-government protests have left nearly 100 dead in Bangladesh
Renewed anti-government protests in Bangladesh led to at least 95 deaths, with demands for the Prime Minister's resignation and accusations of sabotage and crackdown.
SADC should speak out': Zimbabwe activists face crackdown ahead of summit
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its crackdown on dissent ahead of the SADC summit, creating a climate of fear among activists.
Kenya: Police reportedly fire live rounds amid tax protests DW 06/25/2024
Kenyan police fired live rounds on protesters demonstrating against proposed tax hikes, leading to confrontations and the parliament building being set ablaze.
Scores arrested in Uganda at banned rally inspired by Kenya protests
Demonstrators in Uganda arrested for banned rally inspired by Kenya's protests against corruption and government.
Police detained protesters in Kampala shouting anti-corruption slogans, cracking down on calls for demonstration risking peace and security.
Russia Welcomes North Korean Foreign Minister For Talks On Deepening Ties
Belarusian photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou is on trial for covering protests in Minsk
He faces up to six years in prison if convicted of participation in an extremist group
Protests Again Rock Bangladesh, Weeks After a Deadly Crackdown
Protests reignited in Bangladesh after a deadly crackdown, demanding accountability for over 200 deaths and challenging Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership.
Renewed anti-government protests have left nearly 100 dead in Bangladesh
Renewed anti-government protests in Bangladesh led to at least 95 deaths, with demands for the Prime Minister's resignation and accusations of sabotage and crackdown.
SADC should speak out': Zimbabwe activists face crackdown ahead of summit
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its crackdown on dissent ahead of the SADC summit, creating a climate of fear among activists.
Kenya: Police reportedly fire live rounds amid tax protests DW 06/25/2024
Kenyan police fired live rounds on protesters demonstrating against proposed tax hikes, leading to confrontations and the parliament building being set ablaze.
Scores arrested in Uganda at banned rally inspired by Kenya protests
Demonstrators in Uganda arrested for banned rally inspired by Kenya's protests against corruption and government.
Police detained protesters in Kampala shouting anti-corruption slogans, cracking down on calls for demonstration risking peace and security.
Russia Welcomes North Korean Foreign Minister For Talks On Deepening Ties
Belarusian photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou is on trial for covering protests in Minsk
He faces up to six years in prison if convicted of participation in an extremist group
Operation Knock-Knock': Venezuela Sweeps Up Dissenters After Disputed Vote
The Venezuelan government is repressing dissent following the disputed presidential election.
Somewhere between Orwell and Kafka': Hungary closes in on its media
Orban intensifies clampdown on independent voices in Hungary amidst contentious foreign policy actions.
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond
The co-founder of Samourai Wallet pleaded not guilty to charges related to the privacy-focused Bitcoin app and services, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Alexei Navalny foundation
Russian journalists arrested on extremism charges for allegedly working with Navalny's group amid government crackdown.
This is why NY's storefronts won't stop going to pot
Proliferation of unlicensed pot shops despite government crackdown
Pandemic-induced economic trends and licensing hurdles enabled the rise of illegal marijuana dealers.
Russia's Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military
Russian President Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading false information about the military.
The law also targets those convicted of publicly inciting extremist activities and calling for actions harmful to state security.
The law is part of a government crackdown on dissent and has been used extensively to silence Putin's critics.
I will pretend not to be me': Russia cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
Russian authorities continue to target LGBTQ+ individuals and venues, despite international condemnation
LGBTQ+ individuals in Russia face ongoing discrimination and limited rights
Russia's Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military
Russian President Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading false information about the military.
The law also targets those convicted of publicly inciting extremist activities and calling for actions harmful to state security.
The law is part of a government crackdown on dissent and has been used extensively to silence Putin's critics.
I will pretend not to be me': Russia cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
Russian authorities continue to target LGBTQ+ individuals and venues, despite international condemnation
LGBTQ+ individuals in Russia face ongoing discrimination and limited rights
Outrage as vape store sign says we sell to kids - No ID? No problem'
Residents and local councillors expressed outrage after a sign above a vape shop appeared encouraging children to buy vapes.
The shop owners claim the sign was put up by vandals without their knowledge and that they do not sell vapes to children.
The government has recently cracked down on disposable vapes and plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping to protect children's health.
Mother whose son was stabbed to death slams new Government zombie knives crackdown
The mother of a stabbing victim criticizes the government's zombie knife crackdown as ineffective.
She believes that banning zombie knives needs to happen immediately, not in the future.
Critics of Ukraine war could have property seized under new Russian law
The Kremlin has drafted a bill to confiscate property from critics of the war in Ukraine convicted of discrediting the Russian army or calling for foreign sanctions.
The bill aims to allow the government to seize money and property used to finance illegal activity or that which threatens national security.
It's war now': As Bangladesh quota protests escalate, what's next?
The websites for PM Hasina's office and Bangladesh's central bank were hacked during a telecommunications blackout amid violent clashes over the job quota system.