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Recent protests took place amid a period of renewed focus on gender equality within the G20 forum. This focus is driven by consecutive presidencies from the Global South: India in 2023, Brazil in 2024, and South Africa in 2025. India’s 2023 Presidency India’s G20 presidency in 2023 shifted the discussion surrounding gender equality. The narrative […]
Racial violence has been a recurring feature of U.S. history, particularly impacting African Americans and Indigenous people. Throughout the centuries following colonization, these groups have faced targeted violence, often stemming from organized white supremacist actions. Fort Pillow Massacre (1864) During the American Civil War, Confederate soldiers slaughtered surrendering African American Federal troops at Fort Pillow, […]
Protests against Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé continued for a second day on June 27, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators in Lomé. The demonstrations were sparked by Gnassingbé’s assumption of the role of President of the Council of Ministers, a position without term limits. Government Response and Restrictions Reuters reported that […]
More than 110,000 protesters gathered in London for a rally led by activists, chanting support for slain American conservative Charlie Kirk and calling for blame to be placed on the left for celebrating his murder. The demonstration, organized by controversial far-right activist Tommy Robinson, aimed to defend free speech and unite the kingdom. Violent Clashes […]
Anti-immigration protests have become increasingly frequent and, in some instances, violent across England, Northern Ireland, Spain, and Poland. These demonstrations are occurring as far-right groups gain influence within communities facing challenges such as housing shortages, unemployment, and inequality. Recent Unrest in the United Kingdom Last summer’s riots in Southport, England, remain a significant event. The […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans for increased security force deployment in South Africa during a parliamentary address. The deployment will initially focus on the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. Military Deployment Plans Ramaphosa directed the chiefs of the police and army to develop a plan for security force deployment within the coming days. The initial […]
The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Legislature, South Africa, has reacted with concern to data indicating accusations of sexual violence against police officials. The information, sourced from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) 2024/25 Annual Report, was presented during a stakeholder engagement session. The session focused on assessing the South African Police […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) regularly reports on anti-crime operations, often citing significant arrest numbers and firearms seized. However, these successes are juxtaposed with ongoing concerns regarding the loss and theft of state-issued firearms, potentially fueling criminal activity. Firearm Losses and Thefts SAPS reports indicate that an average of 1,800 government-issued firearms are lost […]
Women’s rights activists held a demonstration in Latvia on Wednesday to protest the country’s potential withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. The demonstration involved activists taping their mouths shut and sitting in front of a table marked with handprints. The protest follows a recent decision […]
Opposition leaders allege a civilian death during a political rally in Kitengela. The incident occurred on February 15, and leaders are accusing police and hired groups of using violence against peaceful attendees. Allegations of Police Violence and Civilian Death According to a joint press statement released on X on February 16, 2026, by Siaya County […]