Explosive Rise of Syria Protests: Bashar Assad’s Detrimental Challenge in Moving Past the Civil War

Anti-government protests in Syria have been on the rise for over a month, reminiscent of the demonstrations that occurred in 2011. These protests initially stemmed from the country’s worsening financial crisis, as Syria’s economy has been severely impacted by years of war and international sanctions. However, the grievances have quickly evolved into demands for the …

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Government’s Key Reform Sparks Massive Protests Among Israelis

Thousands of Israelis flooded the streets on Saturday to demonstrate against the government’s decision to push forward with its controversial judicial reform package, despite widespread opposition. The protests, which took place in Tel Aviv and other cities across the country, were a continuation of the months-long movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposals. Film composer …

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Swedish leader warns of potential for retaliatory terror attacks following Iran’s threat over Quran desecration

Recent protests in Stockholm, Sweden have sparked a debate over the balance between freedom of expression and protecting residents from potential retaliation. These demonstrations involved the desecration of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The Muslim world reacted with anger to these actions, with Iran even calling for reprisals. In response, the Swedish government …

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Teen’s police shooting fuels riots in France, but protests subside

Paris — France was rocked by protests over the weekend following the fatal shooting of an unarmed 17-year-old boy by a police officer in a Paris suburb. The unrest has led to more than 3,300 arrests, over 1,000 damaged buildings, and 700 injured police officers since the incident on June 27. Although there were only 157 …

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Third Night of Fiery Protestations Over Fatal Police Shooting of Teen Results in Hundreds Arrested in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to lead a crisis meeting of ministers following three consecutive nights of widespread protests sparked by the fatal police shooting of a teenager. The demonstrations have resulted in the burning of cars, looting of shops, and hundreds of arrests. The unrest has reignited concerns about policing and racial profiling …

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