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Amid the ongoing protests across China against the country’s stringent zero Covid policy and restrictions, the situation escalated in the manufacturing hub&nbsp;Guangzhou’s Haizhu district where protesters clashed with the police&nbsp;late Tuesday. Several videos, verified by Reuters, also show several people being detained by the police.&nbsp;

In one of the videos, dozens of hazmat-suited riot police were seen holding shields at the front as well as others holding them over their heads to create a barrier and march towards the protesters who were throwing things at them. Several lockdown barriers were seen broken as police moved past them.&nbsp; 
 
Another clip showed demonstrators throwing things at the police. According to Reuters, a third clip showed canisters of tear gas being thrown at the police and landing in the middle of a small crowd in a narrow lane and people running away from the fumes. While the cause of this escalation remains unclear, Guangzhou is one of the hardest-hit cities with the latest wave of Covid-19 infections in China.&nbsp;

Over the weekend and on Monday, some major cities including Shanghai and Beijing witnessed thousands of protesters taking to the streets to express their anger and frustration over lockdowns, daily Covid tests and other restrictions in line with China’s zero-Covid policy.&nbsp;

Social media posts said the clashes took place on Tuesday night and were caused by a disagreement over pandemic-induced lockdown restrictions in the district. Furthermore, the report said that rows of people in handcuffs were seen being escorted to an undisclosed location.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in a statement, the country’s Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission said it will crack down on the “hostile forces” for their activities of infiltration and sabotage in China, late Tuesday.&nbsp;

Due to the country’s heavy censorship, it is unclear how many cities witnessed protests. However, a United States government-funded Freedom House’s China Dissent Monitor estimates at least 27 demonstrations took place from Saturday to Monday across the country.&nbsp; 
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Amid the ongoing protests across China against the country’s stringent zero Covid policy and restrictions, the situation escalated in the manufacturing hub Guangzhou’s Haizhu district where protesters clashed with the police late Tuesday.

Amid the ongoing protests across China against the country’s stringent zero Covid policy and restrictions, the situation escalated in the manufacturing hub Guangzhou’s Haizhu district where protesters clashed with the police late Tuesday. Several videos, verified by Reuters, also show several people being detained by the police. In one of the videos, dozens of hazmat-suited riot police were seen holding shields at the front as well as others holding them over their heads to create a barrier and march towards the protesters who were throwing things at them. Several lockdown barriers were seen broken as police moved past them. Another clip showed demonstrators throwing things at the police. According to Reuters, a third clip showed canisters of tear gas being thrown at the police and landing in the middle of a small crowd in a narrow lane and people running away from the fumes. While the cause of this escalation remains unclear, Guangzhou is one of the hardest-hit cities with the latest wave of Covid-19 infections in China. Over the weekend and on Monday, some major cities including Shanghai and Beijing witnessed thousands of protesters taking to the streets to express their anger and frustration over lockdowns, daily Covid tests and other restrictions in line with China’s zero-Covid policy. Social media posts said the clashes took place on Tuesday night and were caused by a disagreement over pandemic-induced lockdown restrictions in the district. Furthermore, the report said that rows of people in handcuffs were seen being escorted to an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, in a statement, the country’s Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission said it will crack down on the “hostile forces” for their activities of infiltration and sabotage in China, late Tuesday. Due to the country’s heavy censorship, it is unclear how many cities witnessed protests. However, a United States government-funded Freedom House’s China Dissent Monitor estimates at least 27 demonstrations took place from Saturday to Monday across the country. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Protests erupt in China's Xinjiang region, capital Beijing and Shanghai as public anger grows over prolonged covid-19 lockdowns in the country. China has seen a hike in the number of cases recently.

Protests flare across China over zero-Covid policy

Protests against China’s stringent COVID-19 restrictions erupted across the country including the financial hub Shanghai where hundreds of people hit the streets and reportedly chanted, “Down with the Chinese Communist Party, down with Xi Jinping”. This comes after a deadly fire in a high-rise building in China’s Xinjiang region on Thursday&nbsp;killed at least 10 people as curbs allegedly obstructed escape and rescue operations.

In an unprecedented protest against China’s leadership, people in various cities and universities took to the streets across the country late Saturday and early Sunday. In Shanghai, media reports suggest that residents gathered on late November 26 on the city’s Wulumuqi Road (named after Urumqi).&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;building fire in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region&nbsp;has&nbsp;led to widespread public anger which many say&nbsp;have&nbsp;resulted in the recent&nbsp;protests. As many&nbsp;internet users believe that people from the building could not escape in time because of the COVID-19 induced partial lockdown that the building was under at the time. However, the city officials denied these claims but later issued an apology.&nbsp;

Videos circulating on Chinese social media show hundreds of people in downtown Shanghai initially lighting candles for the victims of the Xinjiang fire, on Saturday evening. Subsequently, the crowd held blank sheets of paper, a symbol against censorship and later chanted, “Lift lockdown for Urumqi, lift lockdown for Xinjiang, lift lockdown for all of China!”

Such protests in China are rare since they can result in harsh penalties.&nbsp;

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Reportedly, the situation had eventually&nbsp;subsided by Sunday morning in Shanghai as police had tried to break up the crowd. This comes after similar protests erupted in China's&nbsp; Xinjiang region on Saturday following the fire in Urumqi where the crowds reportedly chanted, "End the lockdown!”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, several photos and videos of university students protesting also emerged overnight. Demonstrations were seen&nbsp;in China’s capital Beijing, said a report by CNN, at around 1:00 am (local time) on Sunday at Peking University. While photos and videos from China’s Nanjing Communications University also emerged on Saturday night.&nbsp;

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As public anger grows amid three years of lockdowns, restrictions, and daily Covid tests, protests in China are on the rise with many against the country’s zero-Covid measures. Protests were largely&nbsp;seen from&nbsp;Zhengzhou to Guangzhou where earlier this month&nbsp;people marched in Guangzhou's&nbsp;Haizhu district. However, Beijing continues to struggle as a record number of Covid cases have been reported for four consecutive days now.&nbsp;

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Protests against China’s stringent COVID-19 restrictions erupted across the country including the financial hub Shanghai where hundreds of people hit the streets and reportedly chanted, “Down with the Chinese Communist Party, down with Xi Jinping”. This comes after a deadly fire in a high-rise building in China’s Xinjiang region on Thursday killed at least 10 people as curbs allegedly obstructed escape and rescue operations. In an unprecedented protest against China’s leadership, people in various cities and universities took to the streets across the country late Saturday and early Sunday. In Shanghai, media reports suggest that residents gathered on late November 26 on the city’s Wulumuqi Road (named after Urumqi). ALSO READ | China: Huge protests erupt in Xinjiang, locals blame strict Covid curbs for 10 casualties in blaze The building fire in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region has led to widespread public anger which many say have resulted in the recent protests. As many internet users believe that people from the building could not escape in time because of the COVID-19 induced partial lockdown that the building was under at the time. However, the city officials denied these claims but later issued an apology. Videos circulating on Chinese social media show hundreds of people in downtown Shanghai initially lighting candles for the victims of the Xinjiang fire, on Saturday evening. Subsequently, the crowd held blank sheets of paper, a symbol against censorship and later chanted, “Lift lockdown for Urumqi, lift lockdown for Xinjiang, lift lockdown for all of China!” Such protests in China are rare since they can result in harsh penalties. ALSO WATCH | China COVID protests: People break COVID barriers in Haizhu district Reportedly, the situation had eventually subsided by Sunday morning in Shanghai as police had tried to break up the crowd. This comes after similar protests erupted in China's Xinjiang region on Saturday following the fire in Urumqi where the crowds reportedly chanted, "End the lockdown!” Meanwhile, several photos and videos of university students protesting also emerged overnight. Demonstrations were seen in China’s capital Beijing, said a report by CNN, at around 1:00 am (local time) on Sunday at Peking University. While photos and videos from China’s Nanjing Communications University also emerged on Saturday night. ALSO READ | China sees fourth straight day of record number of Covid cases As public anger grows amid three years of lockdowns, restrictions, and daily Covid tests, protests in China are on the rise with many against the country’s zero-Covid measures. Protests were largely seen from Zhengzhou to Guangzhou where earlier this month people marched in Guangzhou's Haizhu district. However, Beijing continues to struggle as a record number of Covid cases have been reported for four consecutive days now. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An Iranian bank manager who served a lady who was not wearing a head covering has been sacked as protests over the requirement to cover one's head rock the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;The 80 million&nbsp;nation has a legislation requiring women to cover their heads, necks, and hair, which is upheld by the morality police.

Mahsa Amini, 22, was killed on September 16 while being held by morality police for allegedly breaking dress code regulations. This led to widespread protests that the government has labelled "riots."

Mehr news agency reported that the bank manager in Qom province, near Tehran, "had provided bank services on Thursday to an unveiled woman". As a result, he was "removed from his position by order of the governor," Mehr quoted deputy governor Ahmad Hajizadeh. Mehr added that the&nbsp;video of the unveiled woman "elicited a lot of reaction on social media."

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The majority of banks in Iran are run by the government, and according to Hajizadeh, it is the administrators of these establishments who are in charge of carrying out the hijab rule.

During the protests, which Iran claims are incited by its Western "enemy," dozens of people have died, mostly protesters but also some security personnel.

Four years after the 1979 revolution that toppled the US-backed monarchy and established the Islamic Republic, the headscarf was made obligatory. Later, when fashion standards changed, it became normal to see women wearing tight jeans and loose, vibrant headscarves.

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Ebrahim Raisi, the ultra-conservative president of this year, however, called for the mobilisation of "all state institutions to execute the headscarf rule" in July.&nbsp;However, a lot of women kept flouting the law.

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An Iranian bank manager who served a lady who was not wearing a head covering has been sacked as protests over the requirement to cover one's head rock the Islamic Republic.

An Iranian bank manager who served a lady who was not wearing a head covering has been sacked as protests over the requirement to cover one's head rock the Islamic Republic. The 80 million nation has a legislation requiring women to cover their heads, necks, and hair, which is upheld by the morality police. Mahsa Amini, 22, was killed on September 16 while being held by morality police for allegedly breaking dress code regulations. This led to widespread protests that the government has labelled "riots." Mehr news agency reported that the bank manager in Qom province, near Tehran, "had provided bank services on Thursday to an unveiled woman". As a result, he was "removed from his position by order of the governor," Mehr quoted deputy governor Ahmad Hajizadeh. Mehr added that the video of the unveiled woman "elicited a lot of reaction on social media." WATCH | Is Iran inching closer to nuclear weapons as it starts enriching Uranium to 60%? The majority of banks in Iran are run by the government, and according to Hajizadeh, it is the administrators of these establishments who are in charge of carrying out the hijab rule. During the protests, which Iran claims are incited by its Western "enemy," dozens of people have died, mostly protesters but also some security personnel. Four years after the 1979 revolution that toppled the US-backed monarchy and established the Islamic Republic, the headscarf was made obligatory. Later, when fashion standards changed, it became normal to see women wearing tight jeans and loose, vibrant headscarves. Also read | Iran: Khameini lauds Basij forces for restraining 'rioters', keeping 'Islamic Revolution' alive Ebrahim Raisi, the ultra-conservative president of this year, however, called for the mobilisation of "all state institutions to execute the headscarf rule" in July. However, a lot of women kept flouting the law. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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It's been over three months since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police. The protesters at this point of time are simply unfazed with the crackdown that they are facing and all sorts of the death sentences that have been handed out. The protesters in Iran are continuing to challenge their government and are fighting for their rights but the Islamic Republic is also holding its ground.

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Saman Yasin, a&nbsp;young Kurdish rapper and artist&nbsp;is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces.&nbsp;

He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, &nbsp;&nbsp;

Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.&nbsp;

His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained.

The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime.

Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.”&nbsp;

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“In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added.

According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests.

Saman Yasin, a young Kurdish rapper and artist is facing execution three weeks after being forcibly taken into custody at his house by Iranian security forces. He was accused of declaring war against God in response to his social media posts showing his sympathy for anti-regime demonstrators, Human rights organisations have warned that the regime may launch a brutal campaign of retribution in an effort to put an end to ongoing protests. His destiny, which will be decided by the Iranian courts in the coming days, may be shared by thousands of other young demonstrators who are being detained. The UN estimates that since the protests started more than eight weeks ago when the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in jail after being taken by Iran's morality police, 14,000 people, including children, have been detained by the regime. Javaid Rehman, the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran told The Guardian on Wednesday, “Over the past six weeks, thousands of men, women and children – by some accounts over 14,000 persons – have been arrested, which includes human rights defenders, students, lawyers, journalists and civil society activists.” Also Read: Sandy Hook defamation: Infowars' Alex Jones ordered to pay USD 473 million “In another most disturbing development, Iranian authorities have announced earlier this week that they will be holding public trials for over 1,000 arrested persons in Tehran and a similar number outside the capital … The charges against these persons will include charges … carrying the death penalty. In the absence of any domestic channels of accountability, I would stress the significance of the role and responsibility of the international community in addressing impunity for human rights violations in Iran,” he added. According to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the Iranian government may utilise well-known inmates like Yasin to try to frighten people who are still protesting. (with inputs from agencies)

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Hardline Iranian lawmakers on Sunday (November 6) urged the country's judiciary to "deal decisively" with those behind the unrest and protests. The demand has come amid the Islamic Republic's failing efforts to suppress the show of dissent which is turning out to be the biggest in years.

Iran is witnessing countrywide protests after the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September this year. She was detained by Iran's morality police for 'inappropriate attire'.

"We ask the judiciary to deal decisively with the perpetrators of these crimes and with all those who assisted in the crimes and provoked rioters," said a statement of 227 lawmakers from Iran's 290-seat, hardline-led parliament, according to state media.

The activist HRANA news agency said that 318 protesters had been killed in the unrest as of Saturday, including 49 minors. It added that 38 members of the security forces had also been killed.

Iran's state media had last month claimed that more than 46 security personnel, including the police, had been killed.&nbsp;Government officials have not provided an estimate of any wider death count.

Iranian leaders have vowed tough action against protesters whom they have described as rioters, blaming enemies including the United States for fomenting the unrest.

Demonstrations continued in many cities on Sunday, from Tehran to central city of Yazd and northern city of Rasht, according to rights groups and videos on social media.

Reuters said it could not verify the rights groups' reports independently, or the social media posts and footage.

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Hardline Iranian lawmakers on Sunday (November 6) urged the country's judiciary to "deal decisively" with those behind the unrest and protests. The demand has come amid the Islamic Republic's failing efforts to suppress the show of dissent which is turning out to be the biggest in years.

Hardline Iranian lawmakers on Sunday (November 6) urged the country's judiciary to "deal decisively" with those behind the unrest and protests. The demand has come amid the Islamic Republic's failing efforts to suppress the show of dissent which is turning out to be the biggest in years. Iran is witnessing countrywide protests after the custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September this year. She was detained by Iran's morality police for 'inappropriate attire'. "We ask the judiciary to deal decisively with the perpetrators of these crimes and with all those who assisted in the crimes and provoked rioters," said a statement of 227 lawmakers from Iran's 290-seat, hardline-led parliament, according to state media. The activist HRANA news agency said that 318 protesters had been killed in the unrest as of Saturday, including 49 minors. It added that 38 members of the security forces had also been killed. Iran's state media had last month claimed that more than 46 security personnel, including the police, had been killed. Government officials have not provided an estimate of any wider death count. Iranian leaders have vowed tough action against protesters whom they have described as rioters, blaming enemies including the United States for fomenting the unrest. Demonstrations continued in many cities on Sunday, from Tehran to central city of Yazd and northern city of Rasht, according to rights groups and videos on social media. Reuters said it could not verify the rights groups' reports independently, or the social media posts and footage. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young lady in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-firm-will-build-polands-first-nuclear-power-plant-529294">US</a> looks for ways to support genuine, independent investigations into human rights violations in Iran.

A note outlining the event, seen by Reuters, states that the US and Albania will hold a non-formal UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday. Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian campaigner and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Nazanin Boniadi, an actress, are scheduled to speak.

"The meeting will highlight the ongoing repression of women and girls and members of religious and ethnic minority groups in&nbsp;Iran," the note said. "It will identify opportunities to promote credible, independent investigations into the&nbsp;Iranian government's human rights violations and abuses."

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Other UN&nbsp;member states and rights organisations are welcome to the meeting, which will also feature independent UN&nbsp;investigator Javaid Rehman on the subject of human rights in Iran.

Since the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, in police custody last month, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-is-us-bothered-about-iran-sending-drones-to-russia-is-us-scared-of-an-iran-russia-alliance-529178">Iran</a> has been rocked by protests. One of the most audacious challenges to the clerical regime since the 1979 revolution, the unrest has evolved into a popular revolt by Iranians from all societal strata.

Iran blames its foreign adversaries and their agents for the protests and turmoil.

The United States and its allies, according to Iran's ambassador to the UN in New York, have abused their influence "to pursue their political agenda."

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The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young lady in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the US looks for ways to support genuine, independent investigations into human rights violations in Iran.

The Iranian protests that were triggered by the murder of a young lady in police custody will be the focus of the United Nations next week as the US looks for ways to support genuine, independent investigations into human rights violations in Iran. A note outlining the event, seen by Reuters, states that the US and Albania will hold a non-formal UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday. Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian campaigner and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and Nazanin Boniadi, an actress, are scheduled to speak. "The meeting will highlight the ongoing repression of women and girls and members of religious and ethnic minority groups in Iran," the note said. "It will identify opportunities to promote credible, independent investigations into the Iranian government's human rights violations and abuses." Also read | Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown Other UN member states and rights organisations are welcome to the meeting, which will also feature independent UN investigator Javaid Rehman on the subject of human rights in Iran. Since the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, in police custody last month, Iran has been rocked by protests. One of the most audacious challenges to the clerical regime since the 1979 revolution, the unrest has evolved into a popular revolt by Iranians from all societal strata. Iran blames its foreign adversaries and their agents for the protests and turmoil. The United States and its allies, according to Iran's ambassador to the UN in New York, have abused their influence "to pursue their political agenda." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US aims to put UN's spotlight on human rights violations, repression in Iran next week

It's been over 40 days since the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. What started as a funeral protest has now ballooned into an anti-government movement, protesters along with Amini's family held a memorial procession wherein thousands of people were out on the streets displaying their anger.

Thousand march towards Mahsa Amini's grave, police fire tear gas and live round to deter protesters

A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250&nbsp;killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran.&nbsp;

Amini was detained by the morality police in Iran for flouting the hijab rules and that night, she was declared dead after sustaining injuries to her head and her body. The death prompted protests all around the country with women burning their hijabs and even cutting their hair in public.&nbsp;

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The Human Rights&nbsp;Activists&nbsp;News&nbsp;Agency (HRANA) said that the death toll has exceeded 250 and urged the Iranian military to stop using “excessive force”. The Centre for Human Rights in Iran also said in their latest report that more than 3000 people have been arrested in the Tehran province alone.&nbsp;

In the past few days, human rights groups around the country accused the security forces of attacking students and journalists. On Thursday, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Maj Gen Hossein Salami, even said that they were close to “snuffing out the remaining protests” in Iran.&nbsp;

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In response, The Writers Union of Iran issued an official statement. “Repression of people who protested with empty hands has been a daily occurrence in the last 40 years. But what happened to children and prisoners last week is one of the blackest pages in the record of the current government,” it stated.&nbsp;

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union have already imposed sanctions on high-ranking officials and the morality police for the crackdown on the protestors in Iran.&nbsp;

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A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250 killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran.

A prominent human rights group said on Friday that around 12,500 people have been arrested and more than 250 killed in the protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Iran. Amini was detained by the morality police in Iran for flouting the hijab rules and that night, she was declared dead after sustaining injuries to her head and her body. The death prompted protests all around the country with women burning their hijabs and even cutting their hair in public. Also read | FATF removes Pakistan from 'grey list' after four years, slams Russia for war The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said that the death toll has exceeded 250 and urged the Iranian military to stop using “excessive force”. The Centre for Human Rights in Iran also said in their latest report that more than 3000 people have been arrested in the Tehran province alone. In the past few days, human rights groups around the country accused the security forces of attacking students and journalists. On Thursday, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Maj Gen Hossein Salami, even said that they were close to “snuffing out the remaining protests” in Iran. Also read | Giorgia Meloni to head new right-wing government, be Italy's first woman Prime Minister In response, The Writers Union of Iran issued an official statement. “Repression of people who protested with empty hands has been a daily occurrence in the last 40 years. But what happened to children and prisoners last week is one of the blackest pages in the record of the current government,” it stated. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union have already imposed sanctions on high-ranking officials and the morality police for the crackdown on the protestors in Iran.

More than 12,500 people arrested in Iran protests, says human rights group

At least 60 people have been killed and 300 have been injured in pro-democracy protests in Chad. Violent clashes erupted after the country's ruling military Council pushed back elections to 2024. This crackdown has prompted criticism from the African Union.

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Thousands took to the streets of Paris on Sunday, to protest the high cost of living. The demonstrations were called by the left-wing parties that oppose President Emmanuel Macron.

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China is currently experiencing a wave of protests against President Xi Jinping and that has forced online censors to take note of the country’s social media. According to media reports, the protests were sparked by an individual who draped a banner sporting various slogans against the government.&nbsp;

While the mentions of the incident were mostly removed from Weibo and various other social media platforms in China, the phrases featured in the banner have become common keywords for other protestors. According to various reports, the banner carried by the Chinese man read - “We want food, not PCR tests. We want freedom, not lockdowns and controls. We want respect, not lies”.&nbsp;

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Bloomberg reported that most of the protests are being carried out both online and on the ground by a group of Chinese nationals who call themselves VoiceofCN. Apart from their posts on Instagram, the group also organised protests in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Hong Kong.&nbsp;

The protests against Xi are quite rare considering the harsh punishments handed out by the Chinese judiciary when it comes to dissidents. However, over the past few days, South China Morning Post reported that the keywords - “bridge,” “courage,” and “Beijing” - are dominating social media.&nbsp;

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With the economy slowing down due to tough COVID-19 restrictions and the Communist Party members facing corruption charges, the general public has turned against the government. The anger was already there, and it was accentuated by the upcoming elections which will see Xi increase his power.&nbsp;

Besides China, the protests have also spread to other countries with universities from all around the world featuring similar slogans against the Chinese authorities. According to BBC, slogans were seen in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and various other countries around Europe.&nbsp;

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China is currently experiencing a wave of protests against President Xi Jinping and that has forced online censors to take note of the country’s social media. According to media reports, the protests were sparked by an individual who draped a banner sporting various slogans against the government.

China is currently experiencing a wave of protests against President Xi Jinping and that has forced online censors to take note of the country’s social media. According to media reports, the protests were sparked by an individual who draped a banner sporting various slogans against the government. While the mentions of the incident were mostly removed from Weibo and various other social media platforms in China, the phrases featured in the banner have become common keywords for other protestors. According to various reports, the banner carried by the Chinese man read - “We want food, not PCR tests. We want freedom, not lockdowns and controls. We want respect, not lies”. Also read | Fresh Russian strikes hit Ukrainian energy facilities leading to power cuts Bloomberg reported that most of the protests are being carried out both online and on the ground by a group of Chinese nationals who call themselves VoiceofCN. Apart from their posts on Instagram, the group also organised protests in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The protests against Xi are quite rare considering the harsh punishments handed out by the Chinese judiciary when it comes to dissidents. However, over the past few days, South China Morning Post reported that the keywords - “bridge,” “courage,” and “Beijing” - are dominating social media. Also read | France: Nationwide strikes over pay and cost of living hit transport, schools With the economy slowing down due to tough COVID-19 restrictions and the Communist Party members facing corruption charges, the general public has turned against the government. The anger was already there, and it was accentuated by the upcoming elections which will see Xi increase his power. Besides China, the protests have also spread to other countries with universities from all around the world featuring similar slogans against the Chinese authorities. According to BBC, slogans were seen in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and various other countries around Europe.

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