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Brazilian authorities clear govt offices of protesters, at least 170 arres
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices, CNN reported citing CNN Brasil. Police said the authorities have taken control of three main government buildings -- the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congress
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Protest in Pakistan's South Waziristan continues against rising 'terrorism
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The large-scale protest against the recent wave of terrorism and lawlessness in the restive South Waziristan in northwest Pakistan continues to occur as protesters blocked the Wana-Razmak road to all traffic for the second day.
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China subjects Covid protesters to intense surveillance, interrogation
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Even though China revoked its Zero Covid Policy following the protests, China unleashed its police equipped with the latest technology to go after people that had participated in the protests and dozens of people who took part in the protests have paid heavily for the dissent.
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J-K: Locals call for bandh in Poonch against "targeted killing" in Rajouri
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The protesters raised the slogan, "Targeted killing, band karo" (stop the targeted killing) as they demanded strict action against the perpetrators and justice for the victims of the Rajouri incident.
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Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat sits on hour-long silent fast to suppor
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat is sitting on an hour-long silent fast at his residence in Dehradun in support of the people of Banbhulpura of Haldwani.
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Pakistan: Gwadar Rights Movement protesters threaten Chinese nationals, wa
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Chinese citizens are facing increasing threats from different militant groups in Pakistan, with a rise in recent incidents of targeted attacks on China nationals.
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Rights group raises alarm over mass arrests in Pakistan's Gwadar
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The group said putting a "blanket ban on all forms of public gatherings amounts to repression of the right to protest and sends a chilling message that there is no room for dissent." "It is imperative that the Government of Pakistan upholds the human rights of everyone, including their righ
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Pakistan: Cellular services off in Gwadar for fifth consecutive day
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Security was tightened in and around Gwadar and policemen were deployed to maintain law and order in the city. According to a Pakistan newspaper, the Balochistan government has also imposed Section 144 on pillion riding and the display of weapons in Gwadar to maintain law and order.
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Pakistan: Over 100 arrested as Gwadar unrest grows
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Tensions continued to simmer in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar with protests continuing after clashes with supporters of the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT). The clashes occurred this month between locals and security forces in Gwadar as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after some peop
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Pakistan: Protests in Gwadar continue as negotiations between govt and pro
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Haq Do Tehreek Movement continued the protest after the negotiations between the Balochistan government and protest leaders on December 24 failed to achieve a breakthrough.
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Pakistan media urges govt to exercise restraint as Gwadar protests intensi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
As the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT) protests threaten to blow up on Pakistan's ruling establishment in the port city of Gwadar, the country's media has urged provincial authorities in Balochistan to exercise restraint.
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Pakistan: Leaders protesting against illegal fishing arrested in Gwadar, l
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, The Balochistan Post said, "Gwadar: clashes taking place between protesters and security forces as protests against illegal fishing turn violent after protest leaders were arrested."
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