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Islam January 27, 2023

Protestors in several Muslim countries denounce desecration of Quran by far-right activists

Protests by Islamists in Pakistan, Iraq, and Lebanon were held to denounce the desecration of the Quran in Sweden and the Netherlands. Many of the rallies were dispersed peacefully.

Australia January 26, 2023

Protesters brand Australia national holiday 'Invasion Day'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has tabled a referendum to add Indigenous people to the nation's constitution, but he ruled out any plans to change Australia Day.

World Protests January 26, 2023

Reporter's Notebook: The Ayatollah’s Off-Ramp?

A former Iranian diplomat has written a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appealing for him to do "the right thing," in regards to the country's protests.

Iraq January 25, 2023

Iraqi protestors rally near the country's central bank regarding the recent devaluation of the dinar

The Iraqi dinar has been losing value in comparison to the U.S. dollar. The devaluation of the currency has led to protests outside of the central bank in Iraq.

Iran January 24, 2023

Critics call out Biden administration for not walking away from Iran nuclear deal despite recent rhetoric

Some U.S. and European politicians say a nuclear deal with Iran will normalize the world's top state sponsor of terrorism despite claims by the Biden administration that it is not its "focus right now."

Turkey January 19, 2023

Turkey says Swedish decision not to probe Kurd protest 'absurd'

Turkey denounced the decision by a Swedish prosecutor to not investigate a Kurd protest as 'absurd'. During the protest the Turkish president was hung in effigy from a lamppost.

South America January 19, 2023

Police, protesters in Peru's capital clash as demands for president's resignation grow

Protesters in Peru continue to demand the resignation of current president Dina Boluarte and express support for her predecessor Pedro Castillo, who tried to avoid impeachment.

Africa January 18, 2023

Congo police fire tear gas at unauthorized protestors opposing the presence of foreign troops

Residents in Congo are protesting the arrival of South Sudanese troops to help the Congolese military fight against the M23 rebels. Police have fired tear gas at the protestors.

France January 16, 2023

Paris prepares Eiffel Tower tribute to Mahsa Amini as protests continue

The city of Paris prepared a tribute to Mahsa Amini, the Iranian who died after being detained by the police. Thousands of people have protested the Iranians death.

Iran January 12, 2023

Chinese facial recognition technology helping Iran to identify women breaking strict dress code: Report

Iran is reportedly using facial recognition technology to help enforce strict dress code rules for women after months of protests against the country's morality police.

Germany January 11, 2023

German police surround and crack down on camp of anti-coal protesters

Protesters in the German town of Luetzerath are being forcefully removed from the town by police as authorities attempt to ready it for an expansion of coal mining.