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Brazil

Criminal investigation begins into how Brazil Congress riot was organised

Currently, around 1500 people have been detained for the weekend riot, and many remain in police custody. Authorities have five days to charge them.

France

Climate activists spray-paint France's Ministry of Ecology

In Paris climate activists spray-painted the Ministry of Ecology in the latest protest attack on government buildings over what they see as a lack of action on the environment

World

Euronews: 2022 Review of the year – Protests in Iran

Euronews takes a look back at how the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran’s morality police sparked a protest movement that has since rocked the country.

France

Parisians and police clash at rally in response to deadly Paris shooting

Kurdish activists, left-wing politicians and anti-racism groups demonstrated in Paris on Saturday after three people were killed in an attack prosecutors say was racially motivated.

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Peru: Hundreds protest in Cusco against new president

Hundreds of demonstrators protest against the new Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and the Parliament in Cusco's famous Plaza de Armas. "We are tired of all the abuse and mistreatment that they do to us." says one protester.

World News

Tourists left stranded in Peru, but president insists she won't resign

Peru was plunged into political crisis in early December when then-president Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested after he attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

World News

Disbanding Iran's morality police is a 'distraction', says campaigner

A London-based analyst who focuses on freedom of expression and access to information online in Iran dismisses the claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police. "Articles within the Islamic penal code remain," says Mahsa Alimardani.

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Worldwide protests denounce violence against women

Protesters take to the streets for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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Beatings and arrests as police face iPhone workers' protests in China

Videos on Chinese social media appeared to show thousands of people in masks facing rows of police in white protective suits with plastic riot shields.

Iran

Spiral of violence grips Iran two months after the death of Mahsa Amini

Local sources say 10 to 15 people have been killed since Wednesday in anti-government protests across Iran.

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Watch: Activists stage COP27 protest for climate justice in Africa

Protesters and leaders of countries flooded or parched due to climate change are pleading at the COP27 summit for an urgent financial lifeline from richer nations.

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Activists hold silent protest at COP27

Activists hold silent protest at COP27 to highlight human rights violations, particularly in Egypt.

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Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires

Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires

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Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

Iran

Iranian security forces shot at protesters in Zahedan, activists say

Iranian security forces reportedly opened fire on Friday on demonstrators in the southeastern city, killing at least six people including a 12-year-old boy.

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Protesters for end of controversial migrant deal between Italy and Lib

The deal has been criticised over alleged poor treatment of migrants at detention centres in North Africa.

Chile

Chileans clash with police on anniversary of deadly protests

In the capital Santiago, demonstrators lit fires on Tuesday and threw rocks at police who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

World News

Hundreds protest in Berlin as the cost of living continues to rise

As inflation and energy costs continue to rise, hundreds of people gathered in the German capital to call for more help from the government.

Iran

Anti-government protests in Iran gain traction as oil workers go on st

Anti-government protests in Iran that started in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death show no sign of abating.

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Protesters across the world stand in solidarity with Iranian women

Activists from Geneva, Beirut, The Hague and Rome take to the streets in a show of support for women in Iran, as women-led protests over the death of Mahsa Amini reach their fourth week.