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Anti-Assad demonstrations break out in southern Syria as currency collapses

Protests erupted in Suweida over deteriorating living standards, as Assad struggles to keep the economy afloat.

'Too early to be happy': Iraq’s fate hangs in balance after PM’s exit

Iraqi protesters are concerned whether Prime Minister Mahdi's replacement will be acceptable to the nation, while experts warn that any bold moves by Iran could lead to further bloodshed or worse.

Death toll climbs to 42 in Iraq protests - watchdog, security sources

Renewed protests began on Thursday evening in a month of deadly unrest that has claimed more than 200 lives.

Anti-YPG protests by Arabs grow in Syria's Deir Ezzor - locals

Arab residents complain about a lack of basic services and discrimination by local administrations run by the YPG, the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terror group.

Anger at poor public services 25 years into South Africa democracy

As May 8 general elections approach, South Africans accuse the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of reneging on Nelson Mandela's 1994 promise of "a better life for all."

Sudan protesters use social media to mobilise crowds

Using social networking sites like Twitter Sudanese youth are voicing their anger and frustrations against president Omar al-Bashir, who has been criticised for mismanaging the country's economy.

Sudan protests spread to the capital city

The River Nile State declared emergency and curfew on Wednesday as protesters called for overthrow of Omar al Bashir's government

Iraq 'forcing displaced civilians' back from camps to unsafe areas

Refugees and aid workers say the Iraqi government is forcibly returning displaced civilians back to their homes so they can participate in the upcoming election in May.

Trump praises relief efforts in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

US President Donald Trump says his administration is doing a good job in its relief efforts in storm-hit Puerto Rico. But locals are complaining that they still have "not seen any help."

Israel sets up municipality to serve only Jewish settlers in Hebron

Israel has set up its own municipal authority to service only the small Jewish settler population in the Palestinian-majority city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Rights organisations say this is yet another divisive move by Israel.

Clashes between protestors and police claim one life in Colombia

Unrest began in Buenaventura on Friday after a days-long peaceful strike ended in violent clashes between the protesters and security forces. Demonstrators have been protesting against lack of access to running water and basic services.

Nepal votes in first local election in 20 years

Voting began in Nepal on Sunday in its first local elections in two decades, a landmark moment in the country's full transition to democracy. The vote has been split into two phases because of unrest in the southern plains bordering India.