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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Who is Reza Pahlavi? The heir to the throne of Iran who wants to lead the transition to democracy

Reza Pahlavi, the son of deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has been endorsed by Donald Trump as a potential leader for a democratic transition in Iran amid ongoing civil protests against the theocratic regime.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Police claims they do not retain data collected from protesters

Police in Estonia asserted that they do not keep data collected from protesters despite recent incidents of officers asking for identification during demonstrations.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

From Reza Pahlavi to the Rise of the Military: Here Are the Possible Scenarios for Post-Khamenei Iran

The article discusses the uncertain future of Iran amidst US and Israeli military actions, internal civil unrest, and calls for regime change by former US President Donald Trump.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

"Bombs will fall everywhere." What we know so far about the US-Israeli attack on Iran

A recent Israeli attack on Iran has raised alarms, particularly following civil protests in Tehran just weeks before.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Clash between protesters and police in Siliguri

Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, India, during a demonstration.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump Administration Sues University of California for 'Antisemitism'

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging that it fostered an antisemitic environment during pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Rules

The article discusses the importance of civil rights and the unacceptable nature of violence during protests in a democratic society.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

They used chemical weapons. Nevertheless, it is not possible to create a full dictatorship

Georgia has transformed from a nation with a European future into an authoritarian state suppressing civil liberties, marked by mass protests and allegations of the use of chemical weapons by the government.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officersโ€™ lies are exposed in court

Recent cases brought by the Department of Justice against protesters in the US are failing as misleading testimony from law enforcement is revealed in court.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: a collective criticizes the methods of law enforcement after the death of student Abdoulaye Ba

In Senegal, civil society has formed a collective to critique police brutality following the death of a 21-year-old student, Abdoulaye Ba, during a law enforcement operation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Civil Society Alliance Protests Governors' Boycott of Senate Oversight

Civil society groups in Kenya protest against the Council of Governors' decision to boycott Senate oversight committees, citing threats to constitutional accountability.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Iran Demonstration in Munich: Police apparently misjudges the number of participants

A demonstration in Munich against the Iranian regime reportedly drew a crowd of 250,000, but police may have overestimated this figure.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The left in Brescia stands with the antagonists against the police chief: "He wants to limit the right to protest"

A protest organized by activist groups took place in Brescia against the police chief's restrictions on demonstrations, supported by local council members.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

In Numbers: Iran Reveals Losses from Recent Protests

Iran's judiciary spokesman disclosed the estimated financial damages from the nationwide protests in late December, amounting to significant losses across various sectors.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Delivering pizza to protesters can land you in prison, says organizer of Georgian protests

In the face of government oppression in Georgia, demonstrators continue to protest against the ruling party's alignment with Russia and the cooling of relations with the EU, as highlighted by an activist who previously worked in public administration.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate to Yle: Continuation of Iran's Current Government is as Dangerous as Civil War

Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi warns that the continuation of the current Iranian government poses a severe threat to the nation's stability.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Don Lemon, former CNN journalist, pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota

Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges related to a protest at a Minnesota church.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Towards approval, Argentina identifies protesters against labor reform to imprison them

The Argentine government has identified protesters involved in clashes over recently approved labor reforms and vowed to imprison them.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"In Turin, a trap from Piantedosi." The accusation of the parliamentarian from Avs regarding the Askatasuna march

Turin's recent violent protests have sparked a heated political debate on accountability and the response of law enforcement.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Labor group voices โ€˜distress and disgustโ€™ at police response to anti-Herzog protests

A pro-Palestine Labor group in New South Wales criticized police violence during protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, calling for an independent investigation into the matter.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Punched, pepper sprayed, charged: police accused of brutality at Sydney protests โ€“ podcast

The article discusses the violence that erupted during protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where police have been accused of brutality.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Australia politics live: police under fire for handling of Sydney protests; chief says speakers โ€˜incitedโ€™ crowd

There is significant backlash against police handling of recent protests in Sydney, with calls for more protection of protest rights in New South Wales.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The West Cannot Influence Myanmar's 5-Year-Long Civil War; Russia and China Rush to Gain Profits

The article discusses the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, the lack of effective Western intervention, and the growing influence of Russia and China in the region.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Extra police powers ahead of Israel president protest set for legal challenge

The Palestine Action Group is set to legally challenge the extra police powers enacted for protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Protesters plan to march during the Israeli presidentโ€™s visit to Australia. So what are their rights to protest?

Nationwide protests are planned in Australia against the visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog, focusing on the legal rights to protest in the country.

Feb 7 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Italian police gaining broader powers after riots in Turin

Italian police will be granted the temporary ability to detain suspects prior to street gatherings to prevent civil disorder, following a recent gathering of the extreme left in Turin that resulted in injuries to police and arrests of protestors.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Black Civil Rights Activists in the USA: The Black Panthers are Back

Armed members of the 'New Black Panther Party' are protesting against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in US cities, raising old questions about nonviolent resistance.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Brake on ICE: the new order that prohibits them from using their most feared tactic during protests

A federal judge has issued a temporary order limiting the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during protests, citing intimidation effects on fundamental liberties.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After weeks of tension, the Trump administration withdraws 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota following protests and civil unrest that resulted in two deaths at the hands of federal officers.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Trump is building the largest private army in the world, says Kocรกbovรก. She talks about civil war

Writer and screenwriter Natรกlie Kocรกbovรก discusses the escalating tensions in the U.S., particularly relating to ongoing protests against immigration procedures that have been developing for months.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The death toll from repression in Iran approaches 2,600, according to civil organizations

The death toll from the repression of protests in Iran has reached 2,571, as reported by the U.S.-based human rights group HRANA.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Tuesday briefing: What has sparked Iranโ€™s latest wave of protests โ€“ and what might happen next

The article discusses the recent protests in Iran that have resulted in over 648 deaths and 10,600 arrests, fueled by economic hardship and political repression, marking a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

The Iranian government brutally represses growing citizen protests: "The streets are filled with blood"

The Iranian government is violently suppressing a surge in civilian protests amid rising prices and diminishing freedoms.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Without anti-capitalism and western enemies, the Iranian revolt does not please the stage left

As Iranian streets continue to swell with protests against a repressive regime, a curious and alarming silence from Italy's leftโ€”typically champions of civil rightsโ€”has been noted amidst the dangers faced by young Iranian women fighting for freedom.

Jan 12 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Civil society groups condemn โ€˜dangerousโ€™ plans for more anti-protest powers

More than 40 civil society organizations have united against proposed legislation that would enhance police authority to restrict protests in England and Wales, viewing it as a severe infringement on civil liberties.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Iran, the live coverage. Khamenei: "Trump will be overthrown like Pharaoh and Reza". The US president: "We are considering military action"

Amid ongoing civil protests in Iran resulting in numerous casualties and arrests, Iranian leaders including Khamenei threaten retaliation against US military action, while President Trump hints at potential negotiations.

Jan 12 โ€ข 02:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Tehran speaks of a decline in protests and Trump says 'Iran seeks freedom'

Iranian authorities report a significant decline in protests, while President Trump expresses the U.S. willingness to assist demonstrators amid ongoing civil unrest and a nationwide internet blackout.

Jan 11 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Protests in Stockholm Against America and Israel. "They Do What They Want, Without Consequences"

Hundreds participated in protests in Stockholm against American military action in Venezuela and renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza, organized by several civil society organizations.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Protests in Stockholm Against America's Attack on Venezuela and Israel's Attack on Gaza

Hundreds of people participated in protests in Stockholm against the American military action in Venezuela and renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza, organized by various civil society groups.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Calls for a thousand demonstrations in America after the murder of a woman in Minneapolis

Civil rights and immigrant rights groups have called for nationwide protests following the shooting death of an activist in Minnesota by an immigration officer, with over a thousand events planned this weekend.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Protests Escalate, Mosque Set on Fire in Tehran? Exiled Prince: I Am Preparing to Return

Protests in Iran have escalated with significant participation, leading to the burning of a mosque in Tehran, as exiled Prince Pahlavi urges demonstrators to occupy city centers and prepare for a general strike while stating his intention to return.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

VIDEO Iran in turmoil, internet shut down across the country, Trump threatens strike: 'If they start killing people...'

Iran is facing a wave of mass protests as the civilian death toll rises while the regime tightens its grip, leading to internet blackouts and widespread civil unrest, with President Trump commenting on the tense situation.

Jan 10 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The move on social media and TV to hide the ayatollah's abuses from the world

Iran is experiencing a total internet blackout imposed by the regime, preventing real-time verification of the violent suppression of civil protests, with reports of around 2,000 arrests and numerous casualties.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
World

Massive protests have spread across Iran, according to activists. The country is without internet.

Activists report that massive protests have erupted across Iran amid an internet blackout.

Jan 8 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Protests in Iran: The Need Brings the Iranians Against the Mullahs

Iran is witnessing its largest wave of protests since 2022, originating not from students but from once-regime loyal merchants due to the country's collapsing economy.

Jan 8 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Groups launch court challenge to NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks

A coalition including the Blak Caucus and others has initiated a constitutional challenge against New South Wales laws that limit protest activities for three months following terrorist attacks.

Jan 7 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

In Iran, there are fears of the economic protest wave degenerating into civil unrest

An Iranian parliamentary member expresses concerns that the current economic protests might escalate into violent confrontations between the public and security forces.

Jan 1 โ€ข 06:01 UTC

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