Protests
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Government
France Deploys 70,000 Police Officers to Contain Protests
DID Press: French government has deployed 70,000 police officers across the country to confront protesters and control unrest in several cities, as social discontent and demonstrations spread from Paris to Marseille. The large-scale security mobilisation comes amid growing concerns among…
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Economy
Serbia’s Ruling Government Falls After 14 Years in Power
DID Press: Serbia’s government under Aleksandar Vučić has fallen after 14 years in power, following the expansion of public protests against corruption and injustice. The protests, initially launched by students and Generation Z, have widened over the past five days,…
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Election
Protests Spread Across India Over Voter Deletions and Restrictions on Civil Liberties
DID Press: Civil protests in India over electoral transparency, fairness in voting procedures and accountability among institutions of power have expanded from demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to calls for a “Delhi Chalo” (March to Delhi) campaign. Meanwhile, reports of…
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education
France Considers Suspending Social Media Access Amid Unrest
DID Press: The French government has asked the country’s four major telecommunications operators to be prepared to suspend users’ access to social media platforms. The request follows protests on October 17 and 18 and the unrest that ensued, and is…
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Government
France Bans Protests Amid Public Anger Over Deteriorating Services
DID Press: French authorities have banned demonstrations following several days of widespread public protests over the deterioration of public services. Despite the security restrictions, officials at the Élysée Palace are preparing for a possible new wave of demonstrations. According to…
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Government
Italian-Swiss Analyst: Hidden Police Agents May Be Present Among Protesters in France
DID Press: Italian-Swiss analyst Angelo Giuliano has claimed that, unlike in some countries of the Global South where he says Western non-governmental organizations have financed or supported unrest, recent protests in France may involve a different form of intervention. Giuliano…
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Economy
Islamabad Blocked by 2,000 Containers as Protest Security Measures Hit Economy
DID Press: The widespread use of shipping containers to block roads in Islamabad ahead of a planned march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has imposed significant costs on drivers, transport companies and businesses. An Al Jazeera report said thousands of vehicles…
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Economy
Fuel Price Hikes Trigger Protests Across Syria
DID Press: Protests erupted in several Syrian cities, including Hama and Khan Shaykhun, on Monday following a temporary increase in fuel prices. Demonstrators blocked several major roads and burned tires in response to a 40% increase in diesel prices and…
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Government
Pakistan Deploys 23,500 Police Ahead of PTI Protest in Islamabad
DID Press: Pakistani authorities have stepped up security measures in the capital Islamabad ahead of planned protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on September 27, requesting the deployment of 23,500 additional police personnel from Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan provinces.…
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Election
Thousands Protest Trump Policies in Washington, Demand Voting Rights Protections
DID Press: Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the “Washington 2026: Defend the Right to Vote” march, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies concerning voting by mail and other civil rights. The demonstration was held near the…
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