Unrest continues to rise in Iran over the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody. The authorities have now confirmed that at least 4 more people have been killed in the last two days.

Iran anti-hijab protest: President Raisi orders investigation into Amini's death

Uzbekistan is reeling under a deadly mass unrest. People living in autonomous Uzbek region of Karakalpakstan are protesting against the Uzbekistan government's plans to limit the region's autonomy. Last week unrest swept Karakalpakstan's capital which killed at least 18 people wounded around 243 people.

Protests in Uzbekistan's Karakalpakstan province

China is tightening its grip in Macao with the planned election and national security measures in the area, including revision of its national security law, to prevent any political crisis like that in nearby Hong Kong from taking root in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, according to a media report.

China tightens rules, restrictions in Macao to avoid Hong Kong-type unrest: Report

225 people reportedly lost their lives during the unrest in Kazakhstan last week. Their bodies were delivered to different morgues throughout the country.

225 people lost their lives during unrest in Kazakhstan

In last week's unrest, a total of 7,939 people has been detained by security forces in Kazakhstan as of Monday, the Interior Ministry said. On Monday, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also characterised the unrest as a coup attempt.

As 7,939 people get detained, Kazakhstan's President says unrest was 'attempted coup d'etat'   

Kazakhstan’s former head of national security intelligence has been arrested on suspicion of treason after he was fired following massive unrest in the country. The National Security Committee, or KNB, in a statement on Saturday said that its former chief Karim Masimov – who was fired earlier this week—was detained, along with several other officials.

Kazakhstan’s former head of national security intelligence held for treason

The Niger Defence Ministry announced Sunday that 12 soldiers and "dozens of terrorists" were killed in a battle in western Niger, in the conflict-torn "three borders" zone.

In Niger a 'ferocious' battle with 'terrorists' leaves 12 soldiers and dozens of militants dead

Australia's cops begin to take charge as Solomon unrest continues

Two Hindu men have been killed in fresh religious violence in Bangladesh, police officials said Saturday, taking the death toll to six from recent unrest in the Muslim-majority country.

Two Hindu men killed in fresh Bangladesh religious unrest

Eleven civilians were killed by rebels in eastern Central African Republic (CAR), where government forces are battling armed groups, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Rebel attack kills 11 in C.Africa: Official

Unprecedented anti-government protests broke out in Cuba on July 11, which the single-party state leadership blames on a Twitter campaign orchestrated by the United States.

Cuban government blames Twitter for unrest

After losing 53 cars during the 2019 Johannesburg xenophobic attacks, Okey Uchendu never thought that his business of 11 years - a second-hand car dealership - would be burnt again in less than two years.

Counting the costs: South African businesses feeling the pain of unrest

Stores and warehouses in South Africa were hit by looters Tuesday for a fifth day running despite the troops President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed to try to quell unrest that has claimed 72 lives.

Death toll climbs to 72 in South Africa riots after former President Jacob Zuma jailed

An official from Afghanistan told WION that Pakistan nationals were arrested by security forces. A report also noted increase in Taliban funding on Pakistan soil.

Afghanistan blames Pakistan for growing unrest

Explosions rocked Myanmar's largest city Yangon on Saturday as protesters held flash marches for democracy, defying a brutal junta that has held onto power for three bloody months.

Bomb blasts, flash protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under junta

At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most prominent opposition leader. It is the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa’s most stable.

Violence paralyses Senegal: Country witnessing the worst unrest in a decade

Hong Kong police said they had arrested "around 400" people on Wednesday after a massive New Year's Day pro-democracy rally saw clashes between police and hardcore protesters.

Hong Kong: Around 400 arrested in New Year's Day unrest

The Most Overwhelming Story Of 2019 Was Unrest & Protests It won't be an exaggeration to say that 2019 was a year of protests. Across all the continents, protest was the common theme. Take a look.

Gravitas: 2019: A Year Of Protests

Colombia joined the global wave of unrest, over 18 days of continuous protests.

Colombia joined the global wave of unrest

The Hong Kong police on Sunday morning said that a semi-automatic pistol, 105 bullets and other prohibited weapons were seized. Senior Superintendent Li Kwai-wah of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau said it is the first time that a handgun has been seized related to Hong Kong's demonstrations in recent months, and warned organizers and participants of Sunday's demonstration to watch out for personal and public safety.

Hong Kong unrest: Police arrest 11, seize semi-automatic pistol in raids

A student at a Hong Kong university who fell during protests at the weekend died early on Friday (November 8) morning, marking the first student death during the anti-government demonstrations that have roiled the city and set the stage for fresh unrest.

Hong Kong Protest: First Student death in Protest

At least 16 people, including 11 soldiers, have been killed in jihadist attacks in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, military and militia sources said Saturday.

16 killed in jihadist attacks in Nigeria: Sources

More than 500 people were arrested after clashes in Indonesia's capital amid nationwide protests against a raft of divisive reforms, including banning pre-marital sex and weakening the anti-graft agency, authorities said Tuesday.

Hundreds arrested in Indonesia after fresh protests over legal-reforms

At least 26 people have been killed in unrest in Indonesia's restive Papua region, authorities said on Tuesday, as thousands fled to shelters following a day of violence that saw victims being burned alive in buildings set ablaze by protesters.

Papua unrest death toll hits 26: Indonesian police

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