Tag: protests
Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-COVID policy
China's hardline virus strategy is stoking public frustration, with many growing weary of snap lockdowns and lengthy quarantines
Indonesian gig drivers fear hardship after fuel price hike
A 30 percent hike in fuel prices spurred hundreds of drivers to hold protests across Indonesia as they struggle to make ends meet
Sri Lanka crisis to last at least two more years, says...
Public anger has sparked sustained protests demanding the government resign over its mismanagement of the economic crisis
Singaporeans protest the death penalty in rare demonstration
Organizers said about 400 people joined the demonstration at "Speakers' Corner," the only place in the city-state where protests are allowed
Schools ordered shut in India as hijab ban protests intensify
Minority communities decry what they described as the increasing persecution under the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Modi
India’s Catholics welcome end of farmers’ protests
Catholics said the farmers showed their determination to carry on with the struggle “with a strong faith in non-violence”
Indian farmers end year-long mass protests against Modi reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi abandoned his push for agricultural reforms, defusing one of the biggest challenges faced by his government
Thai court rules protest speeches were bid to oust monarchy
The court said the speeches were an "abuse of the rights and freedoms and harmed the state's security"
Thai police clash with protesters at anti-government rally
At least six police officers were injured during the clashes, with one officer shot in the leg and three others hit by shrapnel
Thailand reports record number of COVID-19 cases for fourth day
Thailand reported on Monday 11,784 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth consecutive day of record infections
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