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Escalating power outages trigger unrest in Elsies River

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Since last Friday, Elsies River residents have been grappling with persistent electricity outages, triggering a series of protests and safety concerns in the area. Reports indicate that community members, frustrated by the prolonged power cuts, have resorted to burning tyres and engaging in demonstrations, particularly in Clarke[…]

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Wits suspends ‘disruptors’ following student protests

Wits University has suspended “disruptors who transgressed the university’s rules” during ongoing protests at the institution, it said in a statement released on Thursday night. “This afternoon we issued multiple suspension orders to disruptors who transgressed the university’s rules. The legal office will continue to work through the evidence submitted[…]

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Amnesty raises alarm for Iran protesters at risk of execution

Amnesty International has warned that many young Iranians, including teenagers, detained over their participation in anti-government protests, are at risk of execution and have been tortured, Bloomberg reported yesterday. The London-based rights watchdog urged Iran to immediately overturn the death sentences issued against three demonstrators aged 18, 19 and 31, after court[…]

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Anti-government protests in southern Iran

Anti-government demonstrations took place after Friday prayers in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeast of the country. Scenes posted on social media showed a demonstration starting from the Makki Mosque after Friday prayers in the city of Zahedan, the capital of the province, and turned into a mass march, during[…]

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Peru declares nationwide state of emergency as crisis deepens

INTERNATIONAL Peru has declared a nationwide state of emergency amid a week of protest and political upheaval following the removal and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo. Peruvian defence minister Alberto Otarola announced the new 30-day measure on Wednesday, which he said involved “the suspension of freedom of movement and assembly” and[…]

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