Keywords: Civil Unrest


Protests over private property bill spark clashes outside Argentina's Senate

Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside Argentina's Senate in Buenos Aires on Thursday to oppose a controversial private property bill, with the protest ending in violent clashes between police and groups of protesters as lawmakers debated the legislation inside the chamber. The confrontation......

Colombia's outgoing president Gustavo Petro warns of potential civil conflict ahead of power transition

Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro has warned of the risk of civil conflict ahead of this week's presidential transition, alleging that the country's recent election was fraudulent and questioning the legitimacy of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. The remarks have heightened......

Sectarian violence prompts curfews across towns in southeastern Nepal

Authorities in Nepal have imposed and maintained curfews in several towns across the country's southeastern region following days of sectarian violence that left at least three people dead and dozens injured. The restrictions remain in place as security forces work to prevent further clashes and......

Iran arrests 139 foreign nationals amid protests

Iranian authorities have arrested 139 foreign nationals in the central city of Yazd in connection with the protests that began in December 2025, local media reported Tuesday. According to Tasnim News Agency, citing Yazd Police Chief Ahmad Negahban, the individuals are suspected of organizing, inciting,......

Thousands reported dead amid Iran protests

A U.S.-based NGO has reported that nearly 6,000 people have died in connection with the recent wave of protests in Iran, which erupted earlier this month and were violently suppressed by authorities. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 5,848 deaths have been confirmed, including......

Iran halts work in most provinces as protests spread over economic collapse

Protests across Iran intensified as university students joined shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in demonstrations driven by a sharp economic downturn. The unrest followed a record fall of the Iranian rial to about 1.42 million per dollar and inflation climbing above 42 percent, deepening public anger......

Thousands protest across Indonesia as military deployed

Thousands of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday in several cities as the military was deployed in Jakarta following violent unrest that has left six dead in recent days. The demonstrations began last week over controversial housing allowances for lawmakers, which many citizens deemed excessive. The......

Violent clashes escalate during anti-government protests in Serbia

Anti-government protests across Serbia intensified on Friday night, marking the fourth consecutive day of unrest in cities including the capital, Belgrade. Police were accused of using excessive force, firing teargas at demonstrators and clashing with rival groups. Dozens of injuries were reported and......

Social unrest intensifies in Tunisia: Over 2,600 protests mark nationwide discontent in 2024

Tunisia experienced a significant surge in social protests during 2024, with 2,639 demonstrations recorded nationwide, according to the Social Observatory of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights. The protests gained momentum throughout the year, with a notable escalation in the fourth quarter......