Keywords: Protests


Unrest Grips French Pacific Territory of New Caledonia, Prompting Curfews and Bans

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has been engulfed in unrest, prompting authorities to impose stringent measures to restore order. Following violent protests by independence campaigners over proposed changes to the territory's voting system, the authorities have announced a two-day curfew......

The UN Rights Chief expresses worry regarding the "overly aggressive" policing of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American college campuses.

In a formal statement, Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has voiced apprehension regarding the "disproportionate impact" of law enforcement interventions on American university campuses aimed at disbanding pro-Palestinian demonstrations. "I am concerned......

Student-Led Protests for Gaza Ignite Nationwide Crackdown, Over 100 Arrested

The student-led protests against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza have triggered a nationwide crackdown, with over 100 students arrested across prominent universities in California and Texas. As tensions rise, calls for deploying the National Guard are echoing through state legislatures. Students......

Moroccan Educators Raise Their Voices: Nationwide Protests Against Arbitrary Suspensions and Injustice

As Eid Al Fitr celebrations draw to a close, Morocco's academic sphere braces for a surge of protests poised to resonate nationwide. A coalition of teacher unions and associations has unveiled a bold plan to escalate demands for fair treatment and justice within the education sector, climaxing in......

Escalating Trade Tensions: Spanish Farmers Resort to Violence in Response to Moroccan Produce Imports

The simmering trade conflict between Spanish and Moroccan farmers has reached a critical juncture, marked by a series of violent protests triggered by the influx of Moroccan agricultural products. In a recent demonstration in Algeciras, Spain, farmers voiced their grievances against what they perceive......

Moroccan Medical Students Persist in Protests as Exam Dates are Postponed

Students at Rabat's Faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy (FMPR) continue their protests against reforms to medical education, despite the postponement of exam dates in an attempt to ease tensions. The ongoing confrontation between students and administrators took a new twist this week when FMPR Dean......

Morocco Rallies Against Israeli Violence, Calls for Diplomatic Break Amid Palestinian 'Genocide'

RABAT - Tens of thousands of Moroccans flooded the streets on Sunday, echoing chants of "stop the genocide in Gaza" and "end normalization with the occupation," in a resounding call for their government to sever diplomatic ties with Israel amidst escalating violence against Palestinians. Marching......

Farmers' Fury: European Protests Pose Challenges for Morocco's Produce Exports

Morocco's vital agricultural export season hangs in the balance as European farmers continue to voice their frustration over foreign competition. Recent protests have erupted across Europe, with French and Spanish farmers taking drastic measures such as blocking trucks carrying overseas fruits and......

Spanish Farmers Block Roads in Massive Protests

Thousands of disgruntled Spanish farmers took to the streets this week, utilizing tractors to barricade roads in widespread demonstrations across the country. The protests entered their second consecutive day on Wednesday as farmers voiced their frustrations over rising costs, foreign competition, and......