State Of Emergency

France: a police state?

French authorities have increased the state of emergency in the country but many view it as a way to exercise greater control over its population.

North Macedonia imposes state of emergency ahead of election

The government said the eight-day state of emergency that came into force immediately will allow authorities to make the necessary preparations to ensure public health is protected during the campaign and voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Abe to extend national state of emergency

Japan declared a month-long state of emergency on April 7, in Tokyo and six other urban areas. It has 14,281 Covid-19 cases with 432 deaths, according to the Japanese Health Ministry.

Japan PM proposes state of emergency over virus, $1 trillion stimulus

The official declaration of the state of emergency would likely come as soon as Tuesday, Shinzo Abe told reporters, as the country grapples with a recent spike in coronavirus cases, especially in the capital Tokyo.

Is Egypt's perpetual emergency meant to protect people or the Sisi regime?

The country’s authoritarian regime says that the emergency law prevents instability, but independent analysts say it’s a political tool used to suppress dissent.

Chile president to lift state of emergency at midnight, protests continue

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera's decision to end the state of emergency comes after an equally unpopular week-long nighttime curfews ended on Saturday.

Clashes as Ecuador declares 'state of emergency'

President Lenin Moreno declared a state of emergency as protesters hurled stones and erected burning barricades after the end of decades-old fuel subsidies as part of a $2 billion government fiscal reform package.

Chad declares emergency in east after dozens die in ethnic violence

The state of emergency declared by Chad President Idriss Deby will run for three months in Sila and Ouaddai regions, the president's office said.

Armenian court orders arrest of ex-president Kocharyan - RIA

Robert Kocharyan, who was president from 1998 to 2008, has been charged with acting unlawfully by introducing a state of emergency in March 2008 following a disputed election. At least ten people were killed in clashes between police and protesters.

Peru's Vizcarra to ask Congress to declare emergency in corruption probe

Vizcarra said Attorney General Pedro Chavarry's dismissal of prosecutors jeopardizes investigations into allegations of bribery involving some of the country's highest-ranking politicians, including several former presidents.

Sudanese security forces fire teargas after hundreds protest in Atbara

The protests follow a state of emergency that was declared in the city of Atbara after hundreds of people protested against price increases and set fire to the local headquarters of the ruling party.

Florida and Alabama brace for lethal floods as Hurricane Michael approaches

State of emergency has been declared in Florida and Alabama as forecasters warn of the storm's midweek landfall on northeast US Gulf Coast.