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At least 21 protesters killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, sources say
World
August 13, 2022
At least 21 protesters killed during anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, sources say
(CNN) – Eight police officers were killed during violent anti-government protests in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the country’s youth minister…
UN soldiers have come under attack in the DRC from locals who want them out. Here’s why.
World
August 7, 2022
UN soldiers have come under attack in the DRC from locals who want them out. Here’s why.
(CNN)Two decades ago, a UN force landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to keep the peace in a…
Thousands in Sudan call for end to military rule, protest exploitation of gold resources after CNN investigation
Middle East
August 1, 2022
Thousands in Sudan call for end to military rule, protest exploitation of gold resources after CNN investigation
(CNN) – Thousands of protesters rallied in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Sunday calling for an end to military rule,…
Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Middle East
July 30, 2022
Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) – Hundreds of angry protesters loyal to the powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into Baghdad’s heavily protected…
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar executions
World
July 30, 2022
UN Security Council condemns Myanmar executions
United Nations – The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar’s ruling military…
The last ‘Arab Spring’ democracy is dangling by a thread
Middle East
July 26, 2022
The last ‘Arab Spring’ democracy is dangling by a thread
Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – Once regarded as the sole democracy to have emerged from the mass protests of the…
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Middle East
July 18, 2022
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Khartoum, Sudan (Reuters) – Security forces fired tear gas as Sudanese protesters marched in the capital Khartoum on Sunday against…
January 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service for records
World
July 16, 2022
January 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service for records
(CNN) – The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, has issued a subpoena to the US Secret Service, marking…
Sri Lanka’s former President has stepped down — but larger problems loom for the crisis-hit country
World
July 16, 2022
Sri Lanka’s former President has stepped down — but larger problems loom for the crisis-hit country
Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN) – Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country earlier this week, has formally resigned,…
As Sri Lanka’s leader agrees to step down, protesters sing on the streets. But the future is uncertain and the economy is wrecked
World
July 10, 2022
As Sri Lanka’s leader agrees to step down, protesters sing on the streets. But the future is uncertain and the economy is wrecked
(CNN) – Sri Lanka woke on Sunday to an uncertain future, with both its President and Prime Minister set to…