Martinique shaken by protests over cost of living Passengers were left stranded when the international airport in the Caribbean island of Martinique was forced to close by unrest over the cost of living in the French territory. On Thursday dozens of protesters stormed the runway at the airport in the capital, Fort-de-France, prompting its closure. … Read more
Dhaka University is full again, weeks after authorities shuttered the campus following deadly antigovernment demonstrations. Students have returned to classes at Bangladesh’s Dhaka University, after a weeks-long shutdown sparked by a student-led uprising that toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Tens of thousands had demonstrated on the campus and in the surrounding Shahbagh neighbourhood as … Read more
We reconnect with our Bangladesh community, one month since a youth-led movement forced out PM Hasina. Last week, Bangladesh marked one month since a youth-led movement ended Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Initially sparked by protests against a quota system for government jobs, the unrest soon escalated into a full-scale revolution. More than 1,000 … Read more
In response, many universities began the new academic year with a slate of new rules and guidelines that critics say dampen free speech. At New York University, for instance, a paragraph about the word “Zionism” was added to the school’s official “Guidance and Expectations on Student Conduct” on August 25. “Using code words, like ‘Zionist,’ … Read more
President’s office says the decree affects seven women and 23 men who have children. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 30 people convicted for antigovernment protests, four years after huge demonstrations that prompted a massive crackdown on dissent and spurred a new wave of emigration. Lukashenko’s office said in a statement on Wednesday that the … Read more
Demonstrators demand a ceasefire deal as more captives are killed in Gaza. Huge demonstrations took place in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political pressure on the Israeli leader. So, what will this mean for … Read more
We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government. In the second part of our episode on Kenya’s antigovernment protests, we discuss how new art and music have become integral to the movement. A viral protest song that samples Kendrick Lamar’s diss track – Not Like Us – … Read more
Anti-migrant demonstrations fail to materialise as thousands attend counterprotests after far-right riots. Thousands of people join demonstrations in the United Kingdom – in support of migrants and against racism. The protests follow days of rioting – stoked by far-right groups and misinformation online. What’s the public mood? And has the unrest been contained? Presenter: Hashem … Read more
Tens of thousands of protesters call for end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement. Kenya is on the edge again. Protests against a finance bill have become a nationwide movement, challenging the foundations of President William Ruto’s government. Young people are leading the charge – demanding lower taxes, an end to corruption and … Read more
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following weeks of deadly protests against the government. In an address to the nation, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced on Monday the formation of an interim government following talks with political parties. Local media showed images of … Read more