Unrest

Uzbekistan: Over a dozen killed, hundreds wounded in Karakalpakstan unrest

The state prosecutor said that at least 18 people were killed and 243 others wounded during last week's unrest in the autonomous Karakalpakstan region after protests erupted over planned constitutional changes affecting the territory's status.

Kazakhstan changes interior minister after deadly clashes

Yerlan Turgumbayev has been replaced with former anti-corruption chief Marat Akhmetzhanov.

Kazakhstan blames 'foreign terrorists' for deadly unrest

Questions remain unanswered after bloody Kazakhstan unrest where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accused on bandits and foreign militants.

President Tokayev: Kazakhstan unrest was attempted coup d'etat

Nearly 8,000 people have been detained in Kazakhstan after days of historic unrest left more than 160 people dead.

Explained: Unrest on Solomon Islands

Chronic unemployment and governance are the main triggers of public discontent that have morphed into a massive agitation.

UN reducing footprint in Ethiopia amid growing alarm

In the wake of escalating alarm over more unrest in the country, the United Nations has decided to evacuate the families of the staff present in Ethiopia.

Violence erupts during Rotterdam protest against new 'corona pass'

The police fired multiple warning shots to disperse the crowds, causing several injuries.

Calm restored to most affected areas in South Africa after 'week from hell'

Unrest swiftly degenerated into looting which destroyed hundreds of businesses and killed over 200 people, driven by widespread anger over the poverty and inequality that persist nearly three decades after the end of white minority rule.

Deadly clashes in Colombia as anti-govt protests continue

Figures from an NGO show that over 30 people have died since the start of the protests, while official figures show at least 18 of 24 dead were shot, and over 800 others injured.

Chad's struggle with poverty, oil and unrest

The oil-rich African nation has become a key regional ally of the West in the fight against militants.

Several arrested in Barcelona as protests over jailed rapper turn violent

Rapper Pablo Hasel's case has put the spotlight on freedom of expression in Spain, prompting the government to announce it would relax free speech laws.

Mali president dissolves court in bid to quell protests

At least three people have been killed and more than 70 others injured during two days of civil unrest. Protesters demand resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita over economic woes and perceived government corruption.