Tag: protests
Burmese mark anniversary of 8888 uprising with protests against military junta
The junta increased security by posting authorities dressed in civilian clothes to crowded places to arrest protesters
IN PHOTOS: Protest greets Marcos Jr.’s 2nd State of the Nation...
Militant groups decried the “worsening” situation of human rights in the country and the continuing culture of impunity
Young Thai protesters hope for ‘game changer’ election
Many of the young protesters are about to vote for the first time in Thailand's May 14 election
Hundreds of Thai children facing charges over protests, says Amnesty International
Nearly 300 under-18s have faced criminal charges related to the protests, the human rights campaign group said
Asian activists slam ‘rising inequality,’ call for ‘people’s recovery’ in protest...
The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development drew attention to what it described as the “staggering wealth inequality in the world”
Mongolians brave freezing nights in fight for justice
Protests in the landlocked East Asian nation entered their eighth day Monday, with thousands rallying in central Ulaanbaatar
Right to protest under attack across Asia-Pacific region, says new report
“In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, states used emergency regulations ... to block or disrupt protests and detain protesters"
Protesting Filipinos score ‘critical victory’ as legislators revise wealth fund bill
“The recent decision by Congress to remove the SSS and the GSIS as sources of funding ... proves the power of dissent”
Church-backed protest against construction of controversial seaport in India ends
The protesters said it was a temporary truce, indicating that they are ready to restart protests if their demands are not met
Fresh clashes in south China as authorities warn of ‘crackdown’
China's top security body warned late on Tuesday night that authorities would "crack down" on the protests
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