Protesters

Myanmar junta condoles deaths but blames anti-coup protests for violence

Myanmar military expresses sadness for protest death toll, which it puts at 164, and airs video testimony of a former top Yangon official alleging corruption by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, including receiving cash, gold bars and silk.

Myanmar forces fire on crowds ahead of regional meeting on coup crisis

Protesters in Myanmar faced live fire and stun grenades as they continue to demonstrate against the military’s removal of Aung San Suu Kyi despite deadly weekend violence.

Nigeria admits soldiers had live bullets during deadly protest

Top military official tells a judicial committee that soldiers indeed carried live bullets during October 20 protests in Lagos city where shootings killed several people causing both local and international outrage.

Kyrgyz protesters free ex-president, seize seat of government

Several anti-government protesters were injured during demonstrations in the capital Bishkek against the results of disputed parliamentary elections.

Thai protesters come out in big numbers to demand reforms

Protesters gathered in Bangkok for the most ambitious rally so far in a pro-democracy campaign that has shaken up the government and Thailand's conservative establishment.

US needs 'urgent and profound action' to combat systemic racism

UN High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet says the shooting of Jacob Blake and killing of Daniel Prude while in police detention show the need for "urgent and profound action" to combat systemic racism as well as racial discrimination in policing.

Iran unrest killed 'at least 208' - Amnesty International

The new toll ups the number of deaths according to Amnesty International by almost 50 as the organisation urges the international community to ensure those responsible are held accountable.

In pictures: Violence intensifies as protests continue in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protests started on March 31 over an extradition bill show no signs of abating, despite promises by the chief executive to withdraw the bill. Meanwhile, China seems adamant not to give in to the protesters' demands.

Separatists clash with police in Barcelona after huge rally

Catalonia has been gripped by unrest since an October 14 Supreme Court verdict found 12 Catalan leaders guilty of sedition and other crimes.

Hong Kong thwarts airport protest, but battles continue

Several hundred protesters converged at a subway station in the Tung Chung area adjacent to the airport amid widespread anger over alleged brutality against demonstrators during three months of protests in Hong Kong.

Tens of thousands march in latest Hong Kong protest

At least 100,000 anti-government protesters joined a mass rally in Hong Kong, filling major thoroughfares in heavy rain in the eleventh week of demonstrations.

Sudan army major, protester killed as breakthrough in civil rule talks

The latest developments came as the prosecutor general's office said ousted president Omar al-Bashir had been charged over the killings of protesters during anti-regime demonstrations that led to the end of his rule last month.