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Protesters

November 29, 2021

Protests in Lebanon over currency collapse, worsening living conditions

Lebanon’s unemployment rate is expected to rise above 40 per cent in 2021 and the poverty rate is estimated at 78 per cent.

November 23, 2021

“You go get your justice in heaven,” Lagos thugs threaten #EndSARS testifiers

The thugs are believed to be sponsored by the government of governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

A composite of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and #EndSARS protesters used to illustrate this story
November 17, 2021

Lekki Massacre: Nigerian soldiers murder professionally, unlike police’s extrajudicial killings, CDS Irabor says

“I can assure you that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are disciplined…Remember, we are not talking about the police but the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”

Lucky Irabor and Usman Alkali
October 20, 2021

Police cite mayhem, vow to crush public protest marking #EndSARS anniversary

“In view of the conflicting interest between the pro and anti-#EndSARS anniversary groups and threat to cause mayhem….”

June 11, 2021

Ayade, Yahaya Bello warn hard time awaits anyone caught protesting on June 12

The governors hinged their opposition to the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of association and expression to the unfavorable security situation in the state.

Cross River governor, Ben Ayade and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello
May 24, 2021

Security operatives in bloody clash with protesters over incessant kidnapping in Suleja

“The miscreants later extended the protest to Gauraka Police outpost, vandalised and set it ablaze.”

Suleja protest
January 6, 2021

Protesters storm U.S. Capitol, halt Biden’s confirmation debate

The Capitol police are having a torrid time trying to contain the threats of protesters trying to break into the chambers.

US Capitol protest
November 15, 2020

Peruvian president resigns after police killed two protesters

The country has been plunged into a constitutional crisis

Peru’s interim President Manuel Merino. [PHOTO CREDIT: BBC]
October 24, 2020

Residents defy curfew, loot Ilorin Shoprite for food items

Several warehouses and stores have been looted by residents across at least four states since yesterday

Shoprite
October 23, 2020

Ezekwesili warns Buhari against using security forces to trail, arrest #EndSARS protesters

The former Nigerian minister advises #EndSARS campaigners to raise the alarm when trailed by state agents.

Oby Ezekwesili