Protests

Court in Bangladesh Grants Bail to 63 Lawyers Involved in Chaotic Protests

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Chattogram, Bangladesh — A local court in Chattogram has granted bail to 63 lawyers implicated in a case related to unrest at a court premises during a bail hearing in November of the previous year. This decision came after the attorneys presented themselves before the court, adhering to the legal process and securing bail on a bond of Tk 1000 until the charge-sheet is submitted. The bail pertained to a heated incident centered around the bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. Following … Read more

Charges Escalate for Imran Khan and Wife Amid Violent Protests and National Unrest in Pakistan

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Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities have charged former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and several of their supporters with incitement to violence following a series of protests that led to clashes across the country. The unrest, driven by demands for Khan’s release, recently escalated in the capital, culminating in the death of at least six people, including four security personnel, and numerous injuries. These protests have seen supporters of the ousted leader marching from the northwest regions towards Islamabad, with significant gatherings stirring tensions. The demonstrations erupted after Khan, who has been … Read more

Iraq Considers Lowering Legal Marriage Age to 9, Igniting Nationwide Protests and Global Concern

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Baghdad, Iraq — A proposed law in Iraq that would lower the legal age for girls to marry to as young as nine has sparked controversy and widespread opposition. The law, supported by some Shia groups, seeks to change the current legal minimum age of 18 for marriage, potentially allowing pre-teen girls to be wed. Under this legislation, parents would be able to arrange marriages for their very young daughters, a move that critics claim undermines the rights and welfare of Iraqi girls. Additionally, the proposal would permit religious authorities to conduct marriages, further embedding … Read more

From Silent Protests at Harvard to Unverified Bragging by Trump: A Tumultuous Week Highlights Tensions in Academia and Politics

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Cambridge, MA — In a modern twist that seems straight out of a satirical Cold War film, Harvard University recently took measures against students and faculty for holding silent protests in the library, stressing the importance of maintaining a non-disruptive atmosphere. This action has sparked debate about the real priorities of educational institutions when balancing order and freedom of expression. Adding to the array of unusual occurrences, former President Donald Trump publicly praised his daughter Tiffany Trump’s academic achievements by citing her class ranking at law school, despite the fact that her institution does not … Read more