<p>Brussels' police said 1,600 people took part in a march against the Belgian federal government's COVID restrictions on Sunday (January 30).</p>

<p>"I'm standing here because I don't want to be controlled by the government. If I don't want to get vaccinated, it's my right not to get vaccinated," said psychology student Sebastiaan Braents, 23.</p>

<p>Holding banners reading "Together for freedom" and placards such as "No to mandatory vaccination. Vaccine must remain a choice", the protesters walked from centre of the Belgian capital to the iconic Atomium, located on the outskirts of the city.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bruxelles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bruxelles</a>/ Dimanche 23 janvier/ Manifestation européenne contre les privations de liberté imposées par les gouvernements dans le cadre de la crise sanitaire<br />
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Album: <a href="https://t.co/dIjkx3xEqM">https://t.co/dIjkx3xEqM</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brussel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brussel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PassVacinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PassVacinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greenpass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#greenpass</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/protest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#protest</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoPass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoPass</a> <a href="https://t.co/OBhz7CDA3H">pic.twitter.com/OBhz7CDA3H</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedForFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedForFreedom</a>: is organizing the event just one week after protesters clashed with police during a similar demonstration. During the protest, police used water cannons &amp; tear gas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brussels?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brussels</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Belgium?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Belgium</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PassVaccinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PassVaccinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PasseSanitaire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PasseSanitaire</a> <a href="https://t.co/zgTqjVH3XA">https://t.co/zgTqjVH3XA</a><br />
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<p>The peaceful march came a week after violence erupted during a demonstration that drew 50,000 people to the streets of the Belgian and European Union capital with some demonstrators coming from neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands.</p>

<p>Belgium announced a slight easing of coronavirus restrictions on January 21 despite record infections, but also said people must have booster shots after five months to keep passes for bars, cinemas and many other public spaces.</p>

<p>Belgium is facing a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections, with the peak expected soon. Some 29,000 people have died from the disease since the start of the pandemic according to Belgium's public health body Sciensano.</p>

<p>As of January 29, some 76% of Belgian adults were fully vaccinated and 56% had also received a booster shot according to Sciensano.</p>


Brussels' police said 1,600 people took part in a march against the Belgian federal government's COVID restrictions on Sunday (January 30). "I'm standing here because I don't want to be controlled by the government.

Brussels' police said 1,600 people took part in a march against the Belgian federal government's COVID restrictions on Sunday (January 30). "I'm standing here because I don't want to be controlled by the government. If I don't want to get vaccinated, it's my right not to get vaccinated," said psychology student Sebastiaan Braents, 23. Holding banners reading "Together for freedom" and placards such as "No to mandatory vaccination. Vaccine must remain a choice", the protesters walked from centre of the Belgian capital to the iconic Atomium, located on the outskirts of the city. #Bruxelles/ Dimanche 23 janvier/ Manifestation européenne contre les privations de liberté imposées par les gouvernements dans le cadre de la crise sanitaire Album: https://t.co/dIjkx3xEqM#Brussel #PassVacinal #greenpass #protest #NoPass pic.twitter.com/OBhz7CDA3H — Marjorie Es (@ma_jo_ie) January 30, 2022 × #UnitedForFreedom: is organizing the event just one week after protesters clashed with police during a similar demonstration. During the protest, police used water cannons & tear gas #Brussels #Belgium #PassVaccinal #PasseSanitaire https://t.co/zgTqjVH3XA Last Week⤵️ pic.twitter.com/k9gGXfNoj3 — 🌎 Sarwar 🌐 (@ferozwala) January 30, 2022 × The peaceful march came a week after violence erupted during a demonstration that drew 50,000 people to the streets of the Belgian and European Union capital with some demonstrators coming from neighbouring France, Germany and the Netherlands. Belgium announced a slight easing of coronavirus restrictions on January 21 despite record infections, but also said people must have booster shots after five months to keep passes for bars, cinemas and many other public spaces. Belgium is facing a fifth wave of COVID-19 infections, with the peak expected soon. Some 29,000 people have died from the disease since the start of the pandemic according to Belgium's public health body Sciensano. As of January 29, some 76% of Belgian adults were fully vaccinated and 56% had also received a booster shot according to Sciensano.

Brussels: Demonstrators protest over coronavirus rules

Thousands of protestors have hit the streets across several Australian cities against National day while wearing black clothes.

Australia: Thousands march against the National day while wearing black

In a massive show of protest thousands of anti-coup demonstrators took to the streets of Khartoum and other cities on Thursday to march against Sudan's military regime and recent killings of protesters. Thursday's protests were the latest in a series of mass demonstrations that have rocked the country since October last year.

Thousands of anti-coup demonstrators march against Sudanese military in Khartoum

<p>Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations. As per the figures gathered by the police and released by the interior ministry the turnout was 54,000 across France, compared to 105,200 a week ago.</p>

<p>People in the crowds were heard chanting slogans that said, "no to the vaccine."</p>

<p>In Paris, the largest single gathering started from near the Eiffel Tower. There were also marches in major cities including Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lille.</p>

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<p>Claire, a demonstrator in her sixties, while speaking to AFP said, "It's Nazism, it's apartheid, I haven't been jabbed and I'm against vaccines in general."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another demonstrator, Laurence, along with Claire told AFP that they are vaccinated "but we're against the pass for teenagers. We don't see why they're being vaccinated because they aren't in danger."</p>

<p>Earlier in January, France's lower house of the Parliament cleared plans for vaccine pass. As per the new rules, all French citizens must be fully vaccinated to enjoy public needs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the government is working to transform the health pass into a "vaccine pass."</p>

<p>As France continues to battle a surge in cases, Health Minister Olivier Veran has said Omicron is less dangerous and patients ill with the variant require shorter hospital stays.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations.

Thousands of people took over French streets protesting against tighter restrictions for people who are not yet vaccinated. According to official estimates, the turnout was way below than previous weekend's demonstrations. As per the figures gathered by the police and released by the interior ministry the turnout was 54,000 across France, compared to 105,200 a week ago. People in the crowds were heard chanting slogans that said, "no to the vaccine." In Paris, the largest single gathering started from near the Eiffel Tower. There were also marches in major cities including Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lille. In pictures: Thousands fill the streets of Paris to protest against a draft bill that will ban unvaccinated people from entering public venues like cafes, restaurants and cinemas pic.twitter.com/9gKxtFi0AA — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) January 15, 2022 × 🇫🇷 Clashes between protesters and police are taking place these minutes in #Paris, where mass anti-government protests are taking place#France pic.twitter.com/3ghsLhVarh — ÔSiNTEL📡 (@OSiNTEL_) January 16, 2022 × Claire, a demonstrator in her sixties, while speaking to AFP said, "It's Nazism, it's apartheid, I haven't been jabbed and I'm against vaccines in general." Another demonstrator, Laurence, along with Claire told AFP that they are vaccinated "but we're against the pass for teenagers. We don't see why they're being vaccinated because they aren't in danger." Earlier in January, France's lower house of the Parliament cleared plans for vaccine pass. As per the new rules, all French citizens must be fully vaccinated to enjoy public needs. Currently, the government is working to transform the health pass into a "vaccine pass." As France continues to battle a surge in cases, Health Minister Olivier Veran has said Omicron is less dangerous and patients ill with the variant require shorter hospital stays. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Protesters take over French streets to fight against the new vaccine pass

Thousand of French teachers have taken to the streets in Central Paris. They are protesting against the repeated changes in the government's protocol amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teachers union stage a protest in France over COVID-19 rules

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh. This comes after Nepal published a new map, wrongly marking Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as Nepalese territory.

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh

A beautiful travel experience can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't check the news before you board that flight. A young Russian tourist has learned his lesson and has shared his experience of visiting the wrong place at clearly the wrong time.

Kazakhstan: Tourist sets out for vacation, gets caught amid unrest

Over 160 people have lost their lives in Kazakhstan in the violent riots that rocked the central Asian nation. It remains unclear whether the number refers to just civilian casualties or if law enforcement deaths are included out of the total deaths.

A week of protests rock Kazakhstan, police detain over 5,800 people

Protesting to the Covid 19 norms thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels, opposing the latest Covid 19 instructions.

Belgium: Protestors 'denounce' dictatorship of covid restrictions

<p>Thousands of people took to the streets in Amsterdam to protest against the restrictions imposed due to Covid. This led to clashes and nearly 30 people were arrested for offences including assault, public disorder, possession of a forbidden weapon and not respecting security forces, said police. In several videos which have emerged on social media, the majority of protestors can be seen without a face mask.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per police, the anti-riot officers had to use force after protesters refused to leave despite a warning. Nearly four officers were injured in the clashes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The people of Amsterdam begin the new year in defiance of their government’s ban on protests, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in a massive protest against ongoing lockdowns, vaccine passes and COVID tyranny despite a vaccination rate over 75%.<a href="https://t.co/qvYAJTDb9b">pic.twitter.com/qvYAJTDb9b</a></p>
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<p>"This is Holland! Power to the people!" a protestor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/americans-think-violence-against-government-can-be-justified-new-polls-find-441854"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Americans think violence against government can be justified, new polls find</strong></a></p>

<p>The Netherlands began lockdown to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant just before the Christmas season. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the sudden shut-down, ordering the closure of all but the most essential stores, as well as restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, museums and other public places from until at least January 14.</p>

<p>"Closing all bars and restaurants in such an important month is incredibly painful and dramatic. We need compensation and an exit strategy", the Dutch association for hospitality services said.</p>

<p>All schools were closed a week early for the Christmas break while households were recommended to receive no more than two visitors and the gatherings outside were also limited to a maximum of two people.</p>

<p>As a result, the hospitality workers demanded compensation for lost income in the holiday season, while gym owners stressed the importance of exercise during a health crisis.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thousands of people took to the streets in Amsterdam to protest against the restrictions imposed due to Covid. This led to clashes and nearly 30 people were arrested for offences including assault, public disorder, possession of a forbidden weapon and not respecting security forces, said police.

Thousands of people took to the streets in Amsterdam to protest against the restrictions imposed due to Covid. This led to clashes and nearly 30 people were arrested for offences including assault, public disorder, possession of a forbidden weapon and not respecting security forces, said police. In several videos which have emerged on social media, the majority of protestors can be seen without a face mask. As per police, the anti-riot officers had to use force after protesters refused to leave despite a warning. Nearly four officers were injured in the clashes. The people of Amsterdam begin the new year in defiance of their government’s ban on protests, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in a massive protest against ongoing lockdowns, vaccine passes and COVID tyranny despite a vaccination rate over 75%.pic.twitter.com/qvYAJTDb9b — Michael P Senger (@MichaelPSenger) January 2, 2022 × #BreakingNews #Amsterdam. Protest against covid restrictions #COVID19 #Covid_19 #VaccinePassport #healthpass #Demonstrations #protests #museumplein pic.twitter.com/7XUoLHTZl4 — Aleksander Onishchuk (@Brave_spirit81) January 2, 2022 × "This is Holland! Power to the people!" a protestor said. Also read | Americans think violence against government can be justified, new polls find The Netherlands began lockdown to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant just before the Christmas season. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the sudden shut-down, ordering the closure of all but the most essential stores, as well as restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, museums and other public places from until at least January 14. "Closing all bars and restaurants in such an important month is incredibly painful and dramatic. We need compensation and an exit strategy", the Dutch association for hospitality services said. All schools were closed a week early for the Christmas break while households were recommended to receive no more than two visitors and the gatherings outside were also limited to a maximum of two people. As a result, the hospitality workers demanded compensation for lost income in the holiday season, while gym owners stressed the importance of exercise during a health crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Thousands protest in Amsterdam against Covid restrictions

<p>Sudanese security forces shot dead four people during a crackdown on nationwide protests on Thursday, a doctors` committee said, as tens of thousands of people marched against military rule.<br />
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Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades as protesters marched through Khartoum and the neighbouring cities of Omdurman and Bahri towards the presidential palace, Reuters witnesses said.<br />
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The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said four protesters were shot dead by security forces, at least three of them in Omdurman.<br />
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Al Hadath TV quoted an adviser to military leader Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan as saying the military would not allow anyone to pull the country into chaos and that continued protests were a "physical, psychological, and mental drain on the country" and "would not achieve a political solution".<br />
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Thursday`s protests is the 11th round of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup which saw Abdallah Hamdok removed and then reinstated as prime minister. The demonstrators have demanded that the military play no role in government during a transition to free elections.<br />
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The Forces of Freedom and Change coalition said that security forces "used excessive repression" on Thursday and called on "regional and international communities and human rights organizations to condemn the coup."<br />
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on Twitter that he was troubled by reports of lethal force and the United States "stands with the people of Sudan, as they demand freedom, peace, and justice."<br />
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The U.N. Special Representative to Sudan, Volker Perthes, said that he was "deeply disturbed" by the deaths, adding that "all people have the right to express themselves peacefully; media have to report freely."<br />
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Security forces confronted the protesters about 2 km from the palace in the centre of the capital, a Reuters witness said.<br />
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Protesters continued facing tear gas in the city of Bahri past sundown near a blocked bridge connecting it to the capital, another Reuters witness said. Volleys of heavy tear gas followed protesters into neighbourhoods after being turned away from a bridge.<br />
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The Khartoum State Ministry of Health also said in a statement that security forces in Omdurman prevented ambulances from carrying the injured to nearby hospitals, adding that the "scale of repression exceeded expectations."<br />
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The doctors` committee said security forces arrested an injured man along with medical staff who tried to get him into an ambulance.<br />
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Sudan`s sovereign council this week reinstated powers of arrests, detentions and seizures to the intelligence service. The intelligence service justified the decision by saying that the political situation could turn "catastrophic."<br />
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Amid a communications blackout, most bridges to Khartoum were closed, with at least two blocked by shipping containers. An army checkpoint with an armoured vehicle was seen at one of the bridges that remained open.<br />
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Protesters heading towards the blocked bridge connecting Bahri to the capital chanted: "As much as we sacrifice and die, we won’t be ruled by the boot."<br />
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Internet and mobile services appeared to be disrupted in Khartoum on Thursday.<br />
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Reuters witnesses were unable to make or receive domestic and international calls and a source at a telecoms company said an order to shut down internet services had come from the state-owned Sudan National Telecommunications Corporation.<br />
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Some people managed to post images on social media showing protests in several other cities, including Port Sudan, Zalenjei, Kassala.<br />
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The doctors` committee said Thursday`s deaths brought the death toll to 52 since crackdowns on protests against military rule began in October.<br />
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"I come for the martyred. I`m not going to be tired because some people gave their lives for this. Being tired is nothing compared to that," said a nurse in Bahri who has attended all 11 protests and gave her name as Jihad.<br />
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Several young men wore gloves to allow them to throw back tear gas canisters and stun grenades.</p>


Sudanese security forces shot dead four people during a crackdown on nationwide protests on Thursday, a doctors` committee said, as tens of thousands of people marched against military rule.

Sudanese security forces shot dead four people during a crackdown on nationwide protests on Thursday, a doctors` committee said, as tens of thousands of people marched against military rule. Security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades as protesters marched through Khartoum and the neighbouring cities of Omdurman and Bahri towards the presidential palace, Reuters witnesses said. The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said four protesters were shot dead by security forces, at least three of them in Omdurman. Al Hadath TV quoted an adviser to military leader Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan as saying the military would not allow anyone to pull the country into chaos and that continued protests were a "physical, psychological, and mental drain on the country" and "would not achieve a political solution". Thursday`s protests is the 11th round of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup which saw Abdallah Hamdok removed and then reinstated as prime minister. The demonstrators have demanded that the military play no role in government during a transition to free elections. The Forces of Freedom and Change coalition said that security forces "used excessive repression" on Thursday and called on "regional and international communities and human rights organizations to condemn the coup." U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on Twitter that he was troubled by reports of lethal force and the United States "stands with the people of Sudan, as they demand freedom, peace, and justice." The U.N. Special Representative to Sudan, Volker Perthes, said that he was "deeply disturbed" by the deaths, adding that "all people have the right to express themselves peacefully; media have to report freely." Security forces confronted the protesters about 2 km from the palace in the centre of the capital, a Reuters witness said. Protesters continued facing tear gas in the city of Bahri past sundown near a blocked bridge connecting it to the capital, another Reuters witness said. Volleys of heavy tear gas followed protesters into neighbourhoods after being turned away from a bridge. The Khartoum State Ministry of Health also said in a statement that security forces in Omdurman prevented ambulances from carrying the injured to nearby hospitals, adding that the "scale of repression exceeded expectations." The doctors` committee said security forces arrested an injured man along with medical staff who tried to get him into an ambulance. Sudan`s sovereign council this week reinstated powers of arrests, detentions and seizures to the intelligence service. The intelligence service justified the decision by saying that the political situation could turn "catastrophic." Amid a communications blackout, most bridges to Khartoum were closed, with at least two blocked by shipping containers. An army checkpoint with an armoured vehicle was seen at one of the bridges that remained open. Protesters heading towards the blocked bridge connecting Bahri to the capital chanted: "As much as we sacrifice and die, we won’t be ruled by the boot." Internet and mobile services appeared to be disrupted in Khartoum on Thursday. Reuters witnesses were unable to make or receive domestic and international calls and a source at a telecoms company said an order to shut down internet services had come from the state-owned Sudan National Telecommunications Corporation. Some people managed to post images on social media showing protests in several other cities, including Port Sudan, Zalenjei, Kassala. The doctors` committee said Thursday`s deaths brought the death toll to 52 since crackdowns on protests against military rule began in October. "I come for the martyred. I`m not going to be tired because some people gave their lives for this. Being tired is nothing compared to that," said a nurse in Bahri who has attended all 11 protests and gave her name as Jihad. Several young men wore gloves to allow them to throw back tear gas canisters and stun grenades.

Four protesting against military rule in Sudan shot dead, doctors say

Tech giant Apple has been forced to place its Foxconn unit in India on 'Probation' after protests by women workers of the plant.

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<p>After meeting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday over demands to expedite NEET-PG Counselling, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) said that they will take the final call on ongoing protest after consulting all RDAs (Resident Doctors' Associations).</p>

<p>The representatives of Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), FORDA and all RDAs are likely to hold a meeting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday to decide further course of action.</p>

<p>Dr Manish Nigam, FORDA President, said that the strike is still going on.</p>

<p>"We demand a written apology for police action. The further course of action will be decided in the meeting tonight," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier, Mandaviya urged protesting resident doctors to call off their strike in the public interest. According to a doctor who was present in the meeting, Mandaviya assured to submit all documents before the court on January 6 when the matter will come up for hearing. He said that the matter is sub-judice before the Supreme Court. However, he said he was hopeful that the NEET-PG counselling will start soon.</p>

<p>The doctors also demanded an apology from police for action against them during the protest on Monday. Mandaviya expressed regret saying it is an unfortunate incident.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the ongoing doctors protest for the last 12 days has badly hit services in the capital city. Many other RDA organisations across several states have also joined the protest. The protesting doctors on Monday had called for total shutdown of medical services in the hospitals after the police action which has created a chaos like situation in hospitals.</p>


After meeting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday over demands to expedite NEET-PG Counselling, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) said that they will take the final call on ongoing protest after consulting all RDAs (Resident Doctors' Associations).

After meeting Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday over demands to expedite NEET-PG Counselling, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) said that they will take the final call on ongoing protest after consulting all RDAs (Resident Doctors' Associations). The representatives of Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), FORDA and all RDAs are likely to hold a meeting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday to decide further course of action. Dr Manish Nigam, FORDA President, said that the strike is still going on. "We demand a written apology for police action. The further course of action will be decided in the meeting tonight," he added. Earlier, Mandaviya urged protesting resident doctors to call off their strike in the public interest. According to a doctor who was present in the meeting, Mandaviya assured to submit all documents before the court on January 6 when the matter will come up for hearing. He said that the matter is sub-judice before the Supreme Court. However, he said he was hopeful that the NEET-PG counselling will start soon. The doctors also demanded an apology from police for action against them during the protest on Monday. Mandaviya expressed regret saying it is an unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, the ongoing doctors protest for the last 12 days has badly hit services in the capital city. Many other RDA organisations across several states have also joined the protest. The protesting doctors on Monday had called for total shutdown of medical services in the hospitals after the police action which has created a chaos like situation in hospitals.

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<p>Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese nationals are stuck in the country since February 2020 due to outbreak of Covid crisis. China had back then imposed unilateral restrictions on air travel from other countries, which have not been lifted so far. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-chinese-online-influencer-fined-210-million-for-tax-evasion-438694" hreflang="en">Top Chinese online influencer fined $210 million for tax evasion</a></strong></p>

<p>Lack of guidelines on air travel to China have increased the problems faced by the citizens of the country. This is happening as they don't have any employment options. According to reports, around 2,000 Chinese nationals seem to be stuck in Himalayan country. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This trend is being seen globally for Chinese nationals. In a striking contrast, neighbouring India had launched the largest mission to repatriate Indian nationals, the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring back its nationals due to Covid crisis and cancellation of air travel. As on October 31, 2021, more than 2,17,000 flights have been operated under Vande Bharat Mission and over 1.83 crore passengers have been facilitated. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xian-starts-testing-for-millions-as-covid-cases-surge-438639" hreflang="en">China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge</a></strong></p>

<p>It is interesting to note that China has been sending its planes around the globe to export countless PPE kits, medicines and experts but not many attempts were seen to ferry home its own citizens. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A PLA aircraft had visited Nepal to deliver medical supplies but failed to carry back the stranded Chinese citizens back to its country. Similar holds true for neighbouring Pakistan, which relied on the largesse of developed countries to bring back some of its citizens. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country.

Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country. The Chinese nationals are stuck in the country since February 2020 due to outbreak of Covid crisis. China had back then imposed unilateral restrictions on air travel from other countries, which have not been lifted so far. Also Read: Top Chinese online influencer fined $210 million for tax evasion Lack of guidelines on air travel to China have increased the problems faced by the citizens of the country. This is happening as they don't have any employment options. According to reports, around 2,000 Chinese nationals seem to be stuck in Himalayan country. This trend is being seen globally for Chinese nationals. In a striking contrast, neighbouring India had launched the largest mission to repatriate Indian nationals, the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring back its nationals due to Covid crisis and cancellation of air travel. As on October 31, 2021, more than 2,17,000 flights have been operated under Vande Bharat Mission and over 1.83 crore passengers have been facilitated. Also Read: China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge It is interesting to note that China has been sending its planes around the globe to export countless PPE kits, medicines and experts but not many attempts were seen to ferry home its own citizens. A PLA aircraft had visited Nepal to deliver medical supplies but failed to carry back the stranded Chinese citizens back to its country. Similar holds true for neighbouring Pakistan, which relied on the largesse of developed countries to bring back some of its citizens.

Stuck in Nepal, Chinese nationals protest outside embassy in Kathmandu  

After a month of a stir by residents in Pakistan's port city Gwadar, the government has finally accepted all the demands. The government also promises a University in Gwadar.

After a month of a stir, Gwadar protests were called off as Pakistan government accept all demands

<p>Following a month-long protest demanding basic rights, the residents of Gwadar called off their sit-in agitation after the Pakistan government accepted “all of their demands”.</p>

<p>Gwadar, a port city on the southwestern coast of Balochistan in Pakistan, had been the site of the latest tussle between the locals and the government over increasing discontent with China's presence in the city.</p>

<p>The protest saw tens of thousands of people, including women and children, march on the main roads and streets protesting against the ‘trawlers mafia’ and seeking better health facilities and drinking water</p>

<p>Locals have also been complaining that Chinese authorities—&nbsp; who are developing the main port under the Belt and Road project—have been assigning related jobs to outside labour, leaving residents unemployed and struggling to make money.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-wion-ground-report-this-is-what-protesters-in-gwadar-want-from-pak-govt-436647">WION Ground Report: This is what protesters in Gwadar want from Pak govt</a></p>

<p>Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi took tow Twitter to announce that the agitation has been called off following successful negotiations with Maulana Hidayatur Rehman — the leader of the Gwadar protest movement.</p>

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<p>“Negotiations with Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, in the presence of the chief minister, have been successful. The government has accepted all the demands of Maulana sahib (sir) and the dharna (protest) is to be called off,” Buledi said.</p>

<p>Balochistan chief minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo visited the site of the protest and informed them that their demands had been accepted, reports the Dawn newspaper.</p>

<p>Addressing the protesters, Bizenjo said that a complete ban had been imposed on illegal fishing and directions had been issued to the departments concerned.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong>‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/wont-stop-till-we-get-peace-maulana-hidayat-talks-to-wion-about-trawler-mafia-and-failing-pak-govt-436780">Won’t stop till we get peace’: Maulana Hidayat talks to WION about Gwadar protest</a></p>

<p>“These are all legitimate demands,” he said. Providing the people of Gwadar with development projects and basic facilities is among our top priorities, he added.</p>

<p>The Gwadar port is an integral part of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC), the flagship project of China's multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strategic infrastructure project is crucial for both nations as it connects China's Xinjiang province with Gwadar port in Pakistan's Balochistan province.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Following a month-long protest demanding basic rights, the residents of Gwadar called off their sit-in agitation after the Pakistan government accepted “all of their demands”.

Following a month-long protest demanding basic rights, the residents of Gwadar called off their sit-in agitation after the Pakistan government accepted “all of their demands”. Gwadar, a port city on the southwestern coast of Balochistan in Pakistan, had been the site of the latest tussle between the locals and the government over increasing discontent with China's presence in the city. The protest saw tens of thousands of people, including women and children, march on the main roads and streets protesting against the ‘trawlers mafia’ and seeking better health facilities and drinking water Locals have also been complaining that Chinese authorities— who are developing the main port under the Belt and Road project—have been assigning related jobs to outside labour, leaving residents unemployed and struggling to make money. Also read | WION Ground Report: This is what protesters in Gwadar want from Pak govt Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi took tow Twitter to announce that the agitation has been called off following successful negotiations with Maulana Hidayatur Rehman — the leader of the Gwadar protest movement. The negotiation with Maulana Hidayat Ur Rehman in the presence of CM has been successful. Govt has accepted all demands of Maulana Sb and the dharna is to be called off. — Zahoor Buledi (@ZahoorBuledi) December 16, 2021 × “Negotiations with Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, in the presence of the chief minister, have been successful. The government has accepted all the demands of Maulana sahib (sir) and the dharna (protest) is to be called off,” Buledi said. Balochistan chief minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo visited the site of the protest and informed them that their demands had been accepted, reports the Dawn newspaper. Addressing the protesters, Bizenjo said that a complete ban had been imposed on illegal fishing and directions had been issued to the departments concerned. Also read | ‘Won’t stop till we get peace’: Maulana Hidayat talks to WION about Gwadar protest “These are all legitimate demands,” he said. Providing the people of Gwadar with development projects and basic facilities is among our top priorities, he added. The Gwadar port is an integral part of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC), the flagship project of China's multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The strategic infrastructure project is crucial for both nations as it connects China's Xinjiang province with Gwadar port in Pakistan's Balochistan province. (With inputs from agencies)

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