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Floyd family attorney: As Derek Chauvin trial begins, progress shows the power of protests

March 8, 2021

If you were among the scores of Americans who took to the streets in the wake of George Floyd’s horrific death to make a statement that Black lives matter, if you risked tear gas, riot…

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As protests shake Senegal, women fear sexual assault victims will be silenced

March 7, 2021

Awa Ndiaye, 22, cleaned up after the aftermath. She heard protesters calling for a healthy democracy and fair trial for Ousmane Sonko, the accused politician. But Ndiaye worried the fury in the…

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Violent Senegal protests supporting opposition leader kill 1

March 5, 2021

Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds throwing objects at security forces and setting tires on fire near the tribunal where Ousmane Sonko was reportedly set to testify. Armored vehicles were in…

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U.N. says at least 38 dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests, as security forces shoot to kill

March 4, 2021

“How can we watch this situation any longer?” said Christine Schraner Burgener, the U.N. special envoy to Myanmar, speaking to reporters. She said the military is using 9mm submachine guns and other…

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In 'exceedingly rare' case, Iowa journalist faces charges from reporting on summer protests

March 3, 2021

The trial of a Des Moines Register reporter who was arrested covering racial justice protests last summer is slated to begin next week in what experts said is a rare criminal prosecution…

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Senegal’s opposition leader arrested amid violent protests

March 3, 2021

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested Wednesday on charges of disturbing the public order after hundreds of his supporters clashed with police while he was heading to…

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In 'exceedingly rare' case, Iowa journalist is one of few still facing charges from reporting on summer protests

March 3, 2021

The trial of a Des Moines Register reporter who was arrested covering racial justice protests last summer is slated to begin next week in what experts say is a rare criminal prosecution of…

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Macron crisis: French leader 'too scared' to impose lockdown out of fear of mass protests

February 27, 2021

Emmanuel Macron has been accused of running “scared” of imposing a nationwide lockdown in France. Mr Macron’s Prime Minister Jean Castex​ again refused to impose a national lockdown despite “very worrying” infection…

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Rights monitor says 3 dead as protests rage in southern Iraq

February 26, 2021

Protesters also injured security forces in reaction to the use of live fire. Of the 271 injured in protests over the week, 147 were personnel of the Iraqi security forces. Nasiriya, in…

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In Tennessee, GOP senators seek to ban protests during anthem, raising legal concerns

February 25, 2021

When a picture of players on one knee surfaced, some fans expressed outrage at the gesture. School president Brian Noland said the team did not intend to disrespect the military, although he…

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