Riots in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Removes State Of Emergency After 2 Weeks; Faces Tremendous Economic Riots

The Sri Lankan government removed the state of emergency on May 21, approximately two weeks after it was implemented across the country in response to huge anti-government and economic riots. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka had announced a state of emergency on May 6. The decision was made in order to enhance the situation in terms of law and order. 

Sat, 21 May 2022 - 07:10 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Sri Lanka, State of Emergency, Economic crisis, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, anti-government

Courtesy: DNA India

Cuba Protest

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Thousands Of People Protest Against Communist Govt In Cuba

With the severe shortage of electricity and food as well as the ongoing economic crisis in 30 years, anti-communist government protests erupted across Cuba. On July 11, thousands of Cubans took to roads voicing, “We want liberty” as President Miguel Diaz-Canal asked his supporters to resist demonstrators. Military and police have been stationed after protesters gathered in front of the Capitol building. Reportedly, 10 people were arrested.… read-more

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 - 07:10 PM / by Balaji L

Tags: anti-government, Protests, Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canal, Communism

Courtesy: The Times Of India

Thousands of Thais hold bright yellow ducks as a sign of the protest

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Thousands of Activists Participating in the Anti-Government Protests in Thailand

Around thousands of democracy activists are stepping up and strategising protests by practicing "coup prevention" against the Thai government. The protestors blocked a major junction in Bangkok for hours on November 27, and held bright yellow ducks as the symbol of the protest. “Now is a crisis time in Bangkok and Thailand. we want new prime minister and a new government to actually listen to the people," said Natalie, a 32-year-old Bangkok… read-more

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 - 04:04 PM / by Archita chakraborty

Tags: Protests, Thailand, anti-government

Courtesy: Guardian News