Protests
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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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Afghanistan
Taliban Bans All Demonstrations Under New “Police Law”
DID Press: Taliban has formally banned all demonstrations across Afghanistan under a newly published law governing the country’s police force, which the group refers to as the “Shurta.” The Taliban on Saturday, August 22, published the document, titled the “Shurta…
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Economy
Pakistan: Protests Erupt Over Fuel Price Hikes and Heavy Taxes
DID Press: Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in several Pakistani cities, protesting rising fuel prices, heavy taxation and mounting inflation. Thousands of Pakistanis marched in major cities across the country, including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, against the government’s…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Commander Admits Civilian Deaths in Badakhshan Protest Crackdown
DID Press: A Taliban commander from Badakhshan has acknowledged that civilians were killed during the suppression of protests in Yaftal-e Paeen district, describing the incident as “tragic” and saying those responsible would have to answer before both the people and…
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Government
At Least 30 Protesters Reportedly Killed in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
DID Press: At least 30 unarmed protesters have reportedly been killed during a security crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to local protest organizers, as demonstrations demanding political and electoral reforms intensified across the region. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)…
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Government
Israelis Prepare for Nationwide Protests Over Military Conscription
DID Press: Israelis are preparing for nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset considers a controversial bill that would suspend oversight of military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) men, according to Haaretz. The…
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