Tag: protest
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Belarus Holds Parliamentary Elections with Only Pro-Regime Parties Allowed as Opposition Calls for Boycott
In Belarus, polls have opened for parliamentary elections that are heavily controlled by the regime of longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko. With all genuine opposition parties barred from participation and only regime-loyal parties allowed on the ballot, the elections have been criticized as undemocratic. Lukashenko, who has ruled for nearly 30 years, also announced his intention…
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Israel Engages in Negotiations for Hostage Release and Truce in Gaza Amid Domestic Protests
Israel is reportedly preparing to send a delegation to negotiate the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, amid a backdrop of growing domestic and international pressure. Recent protests in Israeli cities have called for governmental action for the hostages’ release and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the situation. Talks involving…
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Mass Protests in Germany Challenge Far-Right Surge and Defend Democracy
In a significant social movement within Germany, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in various cities and towns, voicing their opposition against the far-right and advocating for an open society and the protection of democracy. This mass mobilization reflects widespread concern over the rising influence of Germany’s largest far-right party, Alternative…