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education
France Arrests 8,000 in Connection With High School Student Protests
DID Press: France’s Ministry of Justice has reported that around 8,000 people have been arrested amid protests by high school students across the country, with 85% of those detained reportedly under the age of 18. According to the report, the…
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Government
Anti-Government Protests in Albania Leave Government Buildings Ablaze
DID Press: Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana, the capital of Albania, during anti-government demonstrations that saw several government buildings set on fire. The clashes left 14 police officers injured and resulted in the arrest of 35…
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Afghanistan
Several Shia Leaders Arrested in Kabul
DID Press: Local sources have reported that several Hazara and Shia community leaders have been arrested by Kabul’s Police District 3 on the orders of the Taliban’s Minister of Justice. Among those recently detained are Sayed Hassan Sharifi Balkhabi and…
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Economy
Wave of Arrests in Baghdad Raises Questions Over Iraq’s Political Power Balance
DID Press: A broad wave of arrests targeting Iraqi political figures and members of parliament on corruption charges has emerged from Baghdad’s Green Zone, becoming one of the most significant political developments in the country in recent months. The operation,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Arrest 21 Suspects in Drug Crackdown in Herat Province
DID Press: Authorities in Herat province say 21 individuals have been arrested in coordinated anti-narcotics operations conducted by Taliban security forces across multiple districts. The Taliban Ministry of Interior stated that the detainees are suspected of involvement in drug trafficking…
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