From deadly violence in Beirut to a crippling financial crisis, Lebanon has gone through a lot in 2021. As problems mount in the West Asian nation, Ghadi Francis tells you what 2022 will mean for Lebanon.

The West Asia Post | Beirut's worst violence in years

Mass anti-coup protests turned violent in Sudan while thousands of people were marching to the Presidential palace. Over 100 people have been reported injured.

Mass anti-coup protests turn violent in Sudan as thousands march to Presidential palace

Several protests have been held across Europe against covid mandates, these sporadic protests by anti-vaccination campaigners took an ugly turn when the police had to diffuse a death threat to the state premier of Saxony in east Germany. More details on our next report.

Europe: Violence over proposed covid mandates

A self-professed member of the Proud Boys from Texas who traveled to Portland, Oregon, to confront protesters there last year was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for shooting a man in the eye with a paintball gun, spraying people in the face with bear mace and aiming a loaded handgun at a crowd, prosecutors said.

The Texas man, Alan Swinney, 51, was a “white nationalist vigilante cowboy,” who went to Portland to engage in political violence during protests there in the summer of 2020, prosecutors said.

In social media posts, he made threats against “the left” and “antifa,” prosecutors said, and he tried to recruit people to form a militia to fight in what he believed was a civil war.

Swinney, who appeared at several demonstrations in the Northwest, became a “known entity” in Portland, as he instigated and committed violent acts under the banner of free speech and pro-police sentiments, prosecutors said.

On two days — Aug. 15, 2020, and Aug. 22, 2020 — he led a small group of like-minded people and engaged in multiple acts of violence during demonstrations stemming from the murder of George Floyd, prosecutors said.

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Swinney caused a serious eye injury by shooting a man in the face with a paintball gun, and he discharged bear mace on multiple occasions — spraying some people directly in the face — and aimed a loaded Ruger .357 Magnum handgun at a crowd, prosecutors said. He also shot people with paintballs, prosecutors said.

In October, after a six-day trial, a Multnomah County jury found Swinney guilty of 11 criminal charges, including second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, prosecutors said.

Swinney’s lawyer, Joseph Westover, did not immediately respond Friday to phone and email messages seeking comment.

During the trial, Westover argued that Swinney had been defending himself against “agitators” who were harassing him and that he saw himself as a “protector” who came to Portland to stand between demonstrators clad in black causing mayhem and “Back the Blue” protesters, The Oregonian reported.

In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors argued that letters, social media statements and testimony from Swinney showed that he had “no remorse for his actions, no desire to change and every intention of engaging in future acts of violence.”

“During the trial, he quickly labeled all of the people that opposed him as terrorists, he expressed joy for those that were hurt, bragged about his actions, and strongly asserted that he would do it all over again if given the chance,” prosecutors wrote.

Prosecutors included in the memorandum a letter that Swinney had written to Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was sentenced in June to 22 1/2 years in prison for murdering Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes as he pleaded for air.

“Our country has too many George Floyds in it,” Swinney wrote. “It’s time to clean house.”

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Prosecutors said that Swinney had called himself a “patriot” and that he was a self-professed member of the Proud Boys, the far-right group notorious for engaging in brawls.

The group has come under scrutiny as federal agents try to determine to what extent its leaders planned the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, when a mob of Trump supporters temporarily disrupted the certification of the presidential election results.

In August, the group’s leader, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to five months in jail for possessing high-capacity rifle magazines a few days before the siege and for burning a stolen Black Lives Matter banner in Washington, D.C., after a Trump rally descended into violence in December 2020.

A self-professed member of the Proud Boys from Texas who traveled to Portland, Oregon, to confront protesters there last year was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for shooting a man in the eye with a paintball gun, spraying people in the face with bear mace and aiming a loaded handgun at a crowd, prosecutors said.

A self-professed member of the Proud Boys from Texas who traveled to Portland, Oregon, to confront protesters there last year was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for shooting a man in the eye with a paintball gun, spraying people in the face with bear mace and aiming a loaded handgun at a crowd, prosecutors said. The Texas man, Alan Swinney, 51, was a “white nationalist vigilante cowboy,” who went to Portland to engage in political violence during protests there in the summer of 2020, prosecutors said. In social media posts, he made threats against “the left” and “antifa,” prosecutors said, and he tried to recruit people to form a militia to fight in what he believed was a civil war. Swinney, who appeared at several demonstrations in the Northwest, became a “known entity” in Portland, as he instigated and committed violent acts under the banner of free speech and pro-police sentiments, prosecutors said. On two days — Aug. 15, 2020, and Aug. 22, 2020 — he led a small group of like-minded people and engaged in multiple acts of violence during demonstrations stemming from the murder of George Floyd, prosecutors said. Also read | Finnish teacher secretly taught IS children through WhatsApp during Covid pandemic Swinney caused a serious eye injury by shooting a man in the face with a paintball gun, and he discharged bear mace on multiple occasions — spraying some people directly in the face — and aimed a loaded Ruger .357 Magnum handgun at a crowd, prosecutors said. He also shot people with paintballs, prosecutors said. In October, after a six-day trial, a Multnomah County jury found Swinney guilty of 11 criminal charges, including second-degree assault, fourth-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, prosecutors said. Swinney’s lawyer, Joseph Westover, did not immediately respond Friday to phone and email messages seeking comment. During the trial, Westover argued that Swinney had been defending himself against “agitators” who were harassing him and that he saw himself as a “protector” who came to Portland to stand between demonstrators clad in black causing mayhem and “Back the Blue” protesters, The Oregonian reported. In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors argued that letters, social media statements and testimony from Swinney showed that he had “no remorse for his actions, no desire to change and every intention of engaging in future acts of violence.” “During the trial, he quickly labeled all of the people that opposed him as terrorists, he expressed joy for those that were hurt, bragged about his actions, and strongly asserted that he would do it all over again if given the chance,” prosecutors wrote. Prosecutors included in the memorandum a letter that Swinney had written to Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was sentenced in June to 22 1/2 years in prison for murdering Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes as he pleaded for air. “Our country has too many George Floyds in it,” Swinney wrote. “It’s time to clean house.” Also read | COVID-19 effect: Litter caused by face masks witnesses 9,000% rise, says study Prosecutors said that Swinney had called himself a “patriot” and that he was a self-professed member of the Proud Boys, the far-right group notorious for engaging in brawls. The group has come under scrutiny as federal agents try to determine to what extent its leaders planned the assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, when a mob of Trump supporters temporarily disrupted the certification of the presidential election results. In August, the group’s leader, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to five months in jail for possessing high-capacity rifle magazines a few days before the siege and for burning a stolen Black Lives Matter banner in Washington, D.C., after a Trump rally descended into violence in December 2020.

Self-proclaimed proud boys member gets 10 years for violence at Portland protests

Dozens of people have been killed and their villages burned in inter-communal violence in Sudan’s West Darfur state, the United Nations said, worsening the state of crisis that has troubled the region for years.

The violence comes as Sudan’s leaders are working through their own crisis, one that is likely to distract them from Darfur’s mounting problems.

Sudan’s effort at a democratic transition is faltering, with thousands of demonstrators flooding the streets Thursday to denounce the military’s deal with the civilian prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. After almost a month under house arrest following a coup, Hamdok signed a new power-sharing agreement with the military in a bid to end a bloody standoff and restore the democratic process.

In Darfur, at least 43 people were killed and 46 villages burned and looted after conflict erupted last week in the Jebel Moon area between Arab herders and farmers from the Misseriya Jebel tribe, according to the UN&nbsp;Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

The local branch of the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said at least 17 people had been injured and were receiving treatment in local hospitals, although activists and aid organizations said the true number was most likely higher. The U.N. refugee agency said in an emailed statement that an unknown number of people had fled across the border into Chad. Several people, including children, remained missing, with some of those displaced fleeing into nearby mountains and caves.

As of Friday, the security situation in the area remained volatile, with humanitarian organizations struggling to get assurances of safety to travel into conflict areas and provide help.

Experts say the deadly unrest in Darfur had already begun to intensify before a hybrid U.N. and African Union mission completed its withdrawal from the region this year. Under deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir, the region endured a campaign of rape, murder and ethnic violence in which at least 300,000 people were killed and 2.7 million others displaced, according to the United Nations.

The latest clash between farmers and herders is part of a seasonal trend around nomadic movements and harvests, but aid workers say the recent attacks have been much more brutal.

Dozens of people have been killed and their villages burned in inter-communal violence in Sudan’s West Darfur state, the United Nations said, worsening the state of crisis that has troubled the region for years.

Dozens of people have been killed and their villages burned in inter-communal violence in Sudan’s West Darfur state, the United Nations said, worsening the state of crisis that has troubled the region for years. The violence comes as Sudan’s leaders are working through their own crisis, one that is likely to distract them from Darfur’s mounting problems. Sudan’s effort at a democratic transition is faltering, with thousands of demonstrators flooding the streets Thursday to denounce the military’s deal with the civilian prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. After almost a month under house arrest following a coup, Hamdok signed a new power-sharing agreement with the military in a bid to end a bloody standoff and restore the democratic process. In Darfur, at least 43 people were killed and 46 villages burned and looted after conflict erupted last week in the Jebel Moon area between Arab herders and farmers from the Misseriya Jebel tribe, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The local branch of the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said at least 17 people had been injured and were receiving treatment in local hospitals, although activists and aid organizations said the true number was most likely higher. The U.N. refugee agency said in an emailed statement that an unknown number of people had fled across the border into Chad. Several people, including children, remained missing, with some of those displaced fleeing into nearby mountains and caves. As of Friday, the security situation in the area remained volatile, with humanitarian organizations struggling to get assurances of safety to travel into conflict areas and provide help. Experts say the deadly unrest in Darfur had already begun to intensify before a hybrid U.N. and African Union mission completed its withdrawal from the region this year. Under deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir, the region endured a campaign of rape, murder and ethnic violence in which at least 300,000 people were killed and 2.7 million others displaced, according to the United Nations. The latest clash between farmers and herders is part of a seasonal trend around nomadic movements and harvests, but aid workers say the recent attacks have been much more brutal.

Fresh violence in Darfur adds to Sudan’s crises

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 women are abused in their lifetime? Women worldwide have taken to the streets in demand for justice and an end to violence. Many countries are greeting the protesters with brute force. Turkey, Mexico have sent riot police. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: #OrangeTheWorld: Women demand a safer world

Protesters took over streets in different parts of the world to voice their concerns regarding the violence against women. The protests marked the international day for the elimination of violence against women.

People take to streets to protest violence against women

On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women chief Sima Bahous described gender-based violence (GBV) as “a global crisis”. As per data by UN Women, over 70 per cent have experienced GBV. &nbsp;

“In all of our own neighbourhoods, there are women and girls living in danger. Around the world, conflict, climate-related natural disasters, food insecurity and human rights violations are exacerbating violence against women”, Sima said.&nbsp;

November 25, every year, is marked as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in order to increase awareness of the suffering of women.

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The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women was issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993. It states that violence against women is "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. "

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Sima stated how violence “often goes unreported, silenced by stigma, shame, fear of the perpetrators and fear of a justice system that does not work for women”.&nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus pandemic has further triggered cases of violence against women. The top women UN official told that reports on helplines for violence against women and girls have increased globally.&nbsp;

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that “violence against women is not inevitable”.&nbsp;

“The right policies and programmes bring results”, he added.&nbsp;

“Change is possible, and now is the time to redouble our efforts so that together, we can eliminate violence against women and girls by 2030.”

(With inputs from agencies)

On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women chief Sima Bahous described gender-based violence (GBV) as “a global crisis”.

On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women chief Sima Bahous described gender-based violence (GBV) as “a global crisis”. As per data by UN Women, over 70 per cent have experienced GBV. “In all of our own neighbourhoods, there are women and girls living in danger. Around the world, conflict, climate-related natural disasters, food insecurity and human rights violations are exacerbating violence against women”, Sima said. November 25, every year, is marked as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in order to increase awareness of the suffering of women. Dear survivors of violence who are bravely speaking out: We hear you. We see you. We believe you. You’re not alone.🧡#OrangeTheWorld #16Days pic.twitter.com/rXw4w1s2FQ — UN Women 🧡 (@UN_Women) November 25, 2021 × The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women was issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993. It states that violence against women is "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. " Also read | Seven doctors contract Covid after attending anti-vaccine summit in Florida Sima stated how violence “often goes unreported, silenced by stigma, shame, fear of the perpetrators and fear of a justice system that does not work for women”. The deadly coronavirus pandemic has further triggered cases of violence against women. The top women UN official told that reports on helplines for violence against women and girls have increased globally. UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that “violence against women is not inevitable”. “The right policies and programmes bring results”, he added. “Change is possible, and now is the time to redouble our efforts so that together, we can eliminate violence against women and girls by 2030.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Global crisis': Cases of violence against women triggered by the pandemic

On the occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance, US President Joe Biden released a statement mourning the loss of 46 transgender Americans lost their lives in 2021 because of violence. "Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans, as well as the countless other transgender people—disproportionately Black and brown transgender women and girls—who face brutal violence, discrimination, and harassment," read the statement.&nbsp;

The President highlighted how LGBTQI+ Americans, transgender people, live in fear constantly despite strengthening civil rights.

In order to ensure that the government protects the civil rights of transgender Americans, Biden charged his team with coordinating across the federal government to address the "epidemic of violence and advance equality for transgender people."

He further called on state leaders and lawmakers to battle the disturbing proliferation of discriminatory state legislation which targets transgender people, especially transgender children.&nbsp;

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"As I have said before, these bills are nothing more than bullying disguised as legislation, they are un-American, and they endanger the safety and well-being of our children. I also continue to urge the Senate to swiftly pass the Equality Act so that all people are able to live free from fear and discrimination," the statement read. &nbsp;He deemed transgender people as the "bravest Americans."

Meanwhile, a recent study found out that transgender people are four times more likely to experience violent crimes than cisgender people. This was concluded after researchers analysed pooled data from the 2017 and 2018 National crime victimisation survey.&nbsp;

On the occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance, US President Joe Biden released a statement mourning the loss of 46 transgender Americans lost their lives in 2021 because of violence.

On the occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance, US President Joe Biden released a statement mourning the loss of 46 transgender Americans lost their lives in 2021 because of violence. "Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans, as well as the countless other transgender people—disproportionately Black and brown transgender women and girls—who face brutal violence, discrimination, and harassment," read the statement. The President highlighted how LGBTQI+ Americans, transgender people, live in fear constantly despite strengthening civil rights. In order to ensure that the government protects the civil rights of transgender Americans, Biden charged his team with coordinating across the federal government to address the "epidemic of violence and advance equality for transgender people." He further called on state leaders and lawmakers to battle the disturbing proliferation of discriminatory state legislation which targets transgender people, especially transgender children. Also read | Won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says China "As I have said before, these bills are nothing more than bullying disguised as legislation, they are un-American, and they endanger the safety and well-being of our children. I also continue to urge the Senate to swiftly pass the Equality Act so that all people are able to live free from fear and discrimination," the statement read. He deemed transgender people as the "bravest Americans." Meanwhile, a recent study found out that transgender people are four times more likely to experience violent crimes than cisgender people. This was concluded after researchers analysed pooled data from the 2017 and 2018 National crime victimisation survey.

Transgender day of remembrance: Biden honours 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US

Violence and protests have escalated in Sudan. At least 15 protesters were killed in the capital Khartoum after Sudanese forces opened fire. This marks the bloodiest day since the military takeover.

Violence escalates in Sudan, at least 15 killed in Khartoum

On August 15, the Taliban seized power in Kabul, three months on Afghanistan is on the brink of an economic collapse. Attacks by the ISIS-K have been rising, women are virtually absent from public life, they have been barred from working and receiving education.

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

Twitter Inc has temporarily disabled the Trends section in Africa's &nbsp;Ethiopia to ensure that the platform does not trigger violence in the conflict nation, the company said on Friday.

"We're monitoring the situation in Ethiopia and are focussed on protecting the safety of the conversation on Twitter," Twitter said.&nbsp;

It further added, "Inciting violence or dehumanising people is against our rules... Given the imminent threat of physical harm, we've also temporarily disabled Trends in Ethiopia."

The situation in Ethiopia has been heating up as state media said that the Ethiopian army had called on former army personnel to rejoin in order to fight Tigrayan forces moving towards Addis Ababa.&nbsp;

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Nine anti-government factions have formed a new alliance with an aim of pushing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government out.

The year-long conflict has killed thousands of people and forced more than two million out of their homes.

The federal army has appealed to former army personnel to rejoin setting the deadline of November 24.

In the past week, the government and local authorities have also told civilians in the capital to register their weapons and prepare to defend their neighbourhoods.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also called for a ceasefire, saying, "The conflict in Ethiopia must come to an end."

The spokespeople for the Ethiopian government and the TPLF did not respond to requests for comment on Blinken's call. The government's communication department said in a statement "This is not a Country that Crumbles under Foreign Propaganda! We are fighting an existential war!"

(With inputs from agencies)

Twitter Inc has temporarily disabled the Trends section in Africa's Ethiopia to ensure that the platform does not trigger violence in the conflict nation, the company said on Friday.

Twitter Inc has temporarily disabled the Trends section in Africa's Ethiopia to ensure that the platform does not trigger violence in the conflict nation, the company said on Friday. "We're monitoring the situation in Ethiopia and are focussed on protecting the safety of the conversation on Twitter," Twitter said. It further added, "Inciting violence or dehumanising people is against our rules... Given the imminent threat of physical harm, we've also temporarily disabled Trends in Ethiopia." The situation in Ethiopia has been heating up as state media said that the Ethiopian army had called on former army personnel to rejoin in order to fight Tigrayan forces moving towards Addis Ababa. Also read | Ethiopian army calls on ex-servicemen to rejoin to fight opposing forces Nine anti-government factions have formed a new alliance with an aim of pushing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government out. The year-long conflict has killed thousands of people and forced more than two million out of their homes. The federal army has appealed to former army personnel to rejoin setting the deadline of November 24. In the past week, the government and local authorities have also told civilians in the capital to register their weapons and prepare to defend their neighbourhoods. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also called for a ceasefire, saying, "The conflict in Ethiopia must come to an end." The spokespeople for the Ethiopian government and the TPLF did not respond to requests for comment on Blinken's call. The government's communication department said in a statement "This is not a Country that Crumbles under Foreign Propaganda! We are fighting an existential war!" (With inputs from agencies)

Twitter temporarily suspends Trends feature in Ethiopia over fear of violence

The United States on Friday urged Sudan's military coup leaders to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters ahead of planned demonstrations on Saturday opposing the takeover, saying how the army reacts will be a test of its intentions.

"Tomorrow is going to be a real indication of what the military intentions are," said a senior State Department official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity.

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"We call on the security forces to refrain from any and all violence against protesters and to fully respect the citizens&nbsp;right to demonstrate peacefully" the official said.

Washington was relieved to see that ousted Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok had been allowed to return home, the official said, adding that it was not good enough because Hamdok was still under house arrest and unable to resume his work.

Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dissolved Hamdok's Cabinet, and soldiers rounded up government ministers on Monday, prompting Western countries to cut off hundreds of millions of dollars in desperately needed aid to the North African country.

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Opponents of the coup have called for mass protests on Saturday under the slogan "Leave!". At least 11 protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces this week, and residents say they fear a full-blown crackdown.

The coup has derailed a transition meant to steer Sudan to democracy, with elections in 2023, after long-serving ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled two years ago.

The United States on Friday urged Sudan's military coup leaders to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters ahead of planned demonstrations on Saturday opposing the takeover, saying how the army reacts will be a test of its intentions.

The United States on Friday urged Sudan's military coup leaders to refrain from violence against peaceful protesters ahead of planned demonstrations on Saturday opposing the takeover, saying how the army reacts will be a test of its intentions. "Tomorrow is going to be a real indication of what the military intentions are," said a senior State Department official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity. Also Read | Military coup in Sudan: PM, ministers, and officials detained, internet access cut off "We call on the security forces to refrain from any and all violence against protesters and to fully respect the citizens right to demonstrate peacefully" the official said. Washington was relieved to see that ousted Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok had been allowed to return home, the official said, adding that it was not good enough because Hamdok was still under house arrest and unable to resume his work. Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dissolved Hamdok's Cabinet, and soldiers rounded up government ministers on Monday, prompting Western countries to cut off hundreds of millions of dollars in desperately needed aid to the North African country. Also Read | Amid anti-coup protests, Sudan suspends inbound and outbound flights Opponents of the coup have called for mass protests on Saturday under the slogan "Leave!". At least 11 protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces this week, and residents say they fear a full-blown crackdown. The coup has derailed a transition meant to steer Sudan to democracy, with elections in 2023, after long-serving ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled two years ago.

US urges Sudan military to refrain from violence against planned protests: Official

Gunmen killed at least 43 people in an attack in northern Nigeria's Sokoto state, the assault began at a weekly market on Sunday and continued till Monday morning.

Gunmen kills at least 43 people in an attack in northern Nigeria

Here we bring you the latest from Bangladesh which is reeling under the acts of communal violence. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON has now urged the government to take action against those behind the violence.

Communal violence in Bangladesh, ISKCON members demand justice

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

Cynthia Makokha, a 17-year-old student and volleyball player was raped and killed. Agnes Tirop, a 25-year-old rising athletics star, who finished fourth in the 5,000m race at the Tokyo Olympics was stabbed to death, both the women have shown the growing violence in Kenya.

Murders of two rock Kenya, showcases growing violence against women

A day after parts of Beirut turned into a war zone due to heavy fighting that claimed six lives and wounded dozens of citizens, the army has now deployed tanks and security personnel. Lebanese president Michel Aoun has pledged to punish those who were involved in the deadly clashes.

Beirut Incident: Worst Civil violence in Lebanese capital since 2008

A day after parts of Beirut turned into a war zone due to heavy fighting that claimed six lives and wounded dozens of citizens, the army has now deployed tanks and security personnel.

Nine people arrested after Beirut violence, tanks and troops deployed in Lebanon

After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it.

The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize. 
 
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The survival thriller, which includes brutal scenes of individuals being shot in the head and organ harvesting, has players compete in variations of typical children's games, with the victors moving on to the next round.&nbsp; 
 
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Those who fail their duties are executed by a masked death squad with machine guns on standby.

Because of the controversal nature of the programme, schools are now encouraging parents to monitor what their children are watching in order to prevent copycat behaviour. 
 
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The Squid Game was written in 2008, but it took more than ten years for the programme to be produced.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it. The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize.

After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it. The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize. Also read | A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi The survival thriller, which includes brutal scenes of individuals being shot in the head and organ harvesting, has players compete in variations of typical children's games, with the victors moving on to the next round. Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon Those who fail their duties are executed by a masked death squad with machine guns on standby. Because of the controversal nature of the programme, schools are now encouraging parents to monitor what their children are watching in order to prevent copycat behaviour. Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? The Squid Game was written in 2008, but it took more than ten years for the programme to be produced. (With inputs from agencies)

Schools urge parents to stop kids watching Netflix’s Squid Game

Violence has erupted in the state of Uttar Pradesh killing eight people including four farmers. Hundreds are protesting in Lakhimpur Kheri district, the violence broke out when a group of farmers tried to block a visiting minister's convoy.

Uttar Pradesh: Eight including four killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

80 women have been killed in the UK since March 2021. A new report says an 'epidemic of violence against women' is spreading in the country. Palki Sharma asks: Will the report get the same attention as stories from the developing world?

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A federal judge in the US has directed the Facebook to hand over records related to deleted accounts, which were linked to the anti-Rohingya violence in Myanmar, a report by news agency Reuters said on Thursday. These accounts were shut down in 2018. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Social media platform Facebook has been criticised by the judge in Washington DC for failing to provide critical data to investigators, who are seeking to prosecute the country for international crimes against the Muslim minority Rohingya.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It also rejected the firm’s arguments of protecting privacy as “rich with irony”. &nbsp;

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In the ruling, the judge said, "Facebook taking up the mantle of privacy rights is rich with irony. News sites have entire sections dedicated to Facebook's sordid history of privacy scandals." &nbsp;&nbsp;

Citing a US law, which bars electronic communications companies from disclosing user information, Facebook has been refusing to release the data required in this case. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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The judge has ruled since the accounts were deleted, they would not be covered under the law and not sharing the content would "compound the tragedy that has befallen the Rohingya". &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A federal judge in the US has directed the Facebook to hand over records related to deleted accounts, which were linked to the anti-Rohingya violence in Myanmar, a report by news agency Reuters said on Thursday.

A federal judge in the US has directed the Facebook to hand over records related to deleted accounts, which were linked to the anti-Rohingya violence in Myanmar, a report by news agency Reuters said on Thursday. These accounts were shut down in 2018. Watch: × Social media platform Facebook has been criticised by the judge in Washington DC for failing to provide critical data to investigators, who are seeking to prosecute the country for international crimes against the Muslim minority Rohingya. It also rejected the firm’s arguments of protecting privacy as “rich with irony”. Also Read: Myanmar town near India border sees exodus as thousands flee fighting In the ruling, the judge said, "Facebook taking up the mantle of privacy rights is rich with irony. News sites have entire sections dedicated to Facebook's sordid history of privacy scandals." Citing a US law, which bars electronic communications companies from disclosing user information, Facebook has been refusing to release the data required in this case. Also Read: 'Shooting' at US army base was an 'exercise,' no casualties: Official The judge has ruled since the accounts were deleted, they would not be covered under the law and not sharing the content would "compound the tragedy that has befallen the Rohingya". (With inputs from agencies)

Release records related to anti-Rohingya violence in Myanmar, US court orders Facebook

The supporters of Jair Bolsonaro are not that hard to find in Sinop, which is an agricultural boomtown in the Brazilian Amazon.&nbsp;

Around 80 per cent of voters backed the country’s ultra-conservative leader in the 2018 election.

“He’s a president of the people,” the Guardian quoted Marcos Watanabe, who is the head of the city’s conservative association, sporting a T-shirt stamped with Bolsonaro’s name.

The people are also as passionate as the president of Sinop’s farmers’ union, Ilson José Redivo.&nbsp;

He placed a billboard of his leader outside its headquarters with the slogan that read, "We believe in God and we value the family. We’re with Bolsonaro.”

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Redivo is one of the millions of Bolsonaro devotees expected to hit the streets on 7 September for one in a series of mass rallies that have jolted Brazilian politics and left many citizens fretting over the future of their country’s democracy.

“It will be the largest demonstration Brazil has ever seen,” Redivo claimed.

He further said that at least 20 buses were setting off from the state capital, Cuiabá, as well as other towns and cities across the agricultural heartlands.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Bolsonaro earlier said that he sees only three alternatives for his future: prison, death or victory.&nbsp;

In the polls, the right-wing populist leader is still trailing left-wing former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro told evangelical leaders, "I have three alternatives for my future: being arrested, killed or victory." &nbsp;

The supporters of Jair Bolsonaro are not that hard to find in Sinop, which is an agricultural boomtown in the Brazilian Amazon. Around 80 per cent of voters backed the country’s ultra-conservative leader in the 2018 election.

The supporters of Jair Bolsonaro are not that hard to find in Sinop, which is an agricultural boomtown in the Brazilian Amazon. Around 80 per cent of voters backed the country’s ultra-conservative leader in the 2018 election. “He’s a president of the people,” the Guardian quoted Marcos Watanabe, who is the head of the city’s conservative association, sporting a T-shirt stamped with Bolsonaro’s name. The people are also as passionate as the president of Sinop’s farmers’ union, Ilson José Redivo. He placed a billboard of his leader outside its headquarters with the slogan that read, "We believe in God and we value the family. We’re with Bolsonaro.” Also read | New normal: Israel's health expert says fourth shot of Covid vaccine needed Redivo is one of the millions of Bolsonaro devotees expected to hit the streets on 7 September for one in a series of mass rallies that have jolted Brazilian politics and left many citizens fretting over the future of their country’s democracy. “It will be the largest demonstration Brazil has ever seen,” Redivo claimed. He further said that at least 20 buses were setting off from the state capital, Cuiabá, as well as other towns and cities across the agricultural heartlands. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro earlier said that he sees only three alternatives for his future: prison, death or victory. In the polls, the right-wing populist leader is still trailing left-wing former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro told evangelical leaders, "I have three alternatives for my future: being arrested, killed or victory."

Fears of violence on Brazil’s streets as millions rally

Far-right and left-wing protests turned violent due to clashes on Sunday (August 22) in Portland, USA. At least one man was arrested for firing a gun at demonstrators. Nobody was hurt in the exchange of gunfire.

By Sunday evening, there was no word as to the injuries caused in brawls in which opposing sides were seen dousing each other in what appeared bear spray. Car windows of rivals were smashed.

Police Chief Chuck Lovell said during a briefing on Friday (August 20) that officers would not necessarily intervene to break up fights between the groups.

Portland has become a magnet for clashes between political extremists since last year.

Sunday's competing protests came on the anniversary of a clash that grew violent between right-wing and leftist crowds in downtown Portland, where a succession of street demonstrations last year followed the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020.

(With inputs from agencies)

Far-right and left-wing protests turned violent due to clashes on Sunday (August 22) in Portland, USA. At least one man was arrested for firing a gun at demonstrators.

Far-right and left-wing protests turned violent due to clashes on Sunday (August 22) in Portland, USA. At least one man was arrested for firing a gun at demonstrators. Nobody was hurt in the exchange of gunfire. By Sunday evening, there was no word as to the injuries caused in brawls in which opposing sides were seen dousing each other in what appeared bear spray. Car windows of rivals were smashed. Police Chief Chuck Lovell said during a briefing on Friday (August 20) that officers would not necessarily intervene to break up fights between the groups. Portland has become a magnet for clashes between political extremists since last year. Sunday's competing protests came on the anniversary of a clash that grew violent between right-wing and leftist crowds in downtown Portland, where a succession of street demonstrations last year followed the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Far-right, far-left protests turn violent in Portland

Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the Afghan foreign minister, spoke to his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday about holding an emergency session of the UN Security Council to address the Taliban's brutality and crimes across Afghanistan.&nbsp;

India is the President of the United Nations Security Council for August and decides upon the work of the top United Nations body.&nbsp;

An Afghan government readout said Afghan FM called Dr S Jaishankar to "discuss convening an emergency UN Security Council Session on Afghanistan" and that the "UN &amp; international community must play a greater role in stopping the unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan due to Taliban violence &amp; atrocities. Appreciate the lead role of India as the current UNSC President. "

The development comes even as the Taliban has increased offensives in many parts of the country, including Herat, Kandahar, and Helmand. The Afghan foreign minister also briefed the foreign envoys, including Indian envoy Rudrendra Tandon, on the situation in his country and how the Taliban is being supported by international terror groups, including the Pakistan-based anti-India Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

On Monday, UNSC President, &nbsp;Indian envoy to the UN, T S Tirumurti, said, "The situation in Afghanistan is of deep concern to all members of the Security Council. We have seen in recent days, violence is only increasing and targeted killing has increased". He made the comments at the customary presser by the UNSC President on the first working day of the council.

He highlighted that "India has supported every opportunity that could bring peace, security, and stability to Afghanistan. We should address the question of violence and targeted attacks. "

A UN report said that the number of casualties from May to June exceeded the number between January and April. Recently, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) compound in Herat came under attack, something that was condemned by the international community.

Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the Afghan foreign minister, spoke to his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday about holding an emergency session of the UN Security Council to address the Taliban's brutality and crimes across Afghanistan.

Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the Afghan foreign minister, spoke to his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday about holding an emergency session of the UN Security Council to address the Taliban's brutality and crimes across Afghanistan. India is the President of the United Nations Security Council for August and decides upon the work of the top United Nations body. An Afghan government readout said Afghan FM called Dr S Jaishankar to "discuss convening an emergency UN Security Council Session on Afghanistan" and that the "UN & international community must play a greater role in stopping the unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan due to Taliban violence & atrocities. Appreciate the lead role of India as the current UNSC President. " The development comes even as the Taliban has increased offensives in many parts of the country, including Herat, Kandahar, and Helmand. The Afghan foreign minister also briefed the foreign envoys, including Indian envoy Rudrendra Tandon, on the situation in his country and how the Taliban is being supported by international terror groups, including the Pakistan-based anti-India Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). On Monday, UNSC President, Indian envoy to the UN, T S Tirumurti, said, "The situation in Afghanistan is of deep concern to all members of the Security Council. We have seen in recent days, violence is only increasing and targeted killing has increased". He made the comments at the customary presser by the UNSC President on the first working day of the council. He highlighted that "India has supported every opportunity that could bring peace, security, and stability to Afghanistan. We should address the question of violence and targeted attacks. " A UN report said that the number of casualties from May to June exceeded the number between January and April. Recently, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) compound in Herat came under attack, something that was condemned by the international community.

Taliban attacks: Afghan foreign minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar dials Dr S Jaishankar, calls for emergency UNSC session

In an incident of violence outside world’s one of the safest places, a Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed on Tuesday. &nbsp;

The violence occurred at a transit station outside Pentagon, which lies on the outskirts of Washington DC. In the incident, security agencies also shot a suspect, who died at the scene, said officials.&nbsp;

The US military headquarters, Pentagon, was placed on a temporary lockdown after gunshots were fired near the building’s entrance. The lockdown was lifted later.&nbsp;

On the condition of anonymity, some officials told Associated Press, a Pentagon police officer, who was stabbed, died. &nbsp;

Although it is still unclear that the shooting and the stabbing of the officer are interlinked or not, more information about the incident may come in after Pentagon holds a news conference. &nbsp;

According to the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, the violence happened on a Metro bus platform, which is a part of the Pentagon transit center.&nbsp;

It is very close to Pentagon building, which is in Arlington County, Virginia.&nbsp;

Multiple gunshots were heard near the building and police were heard yelling 'shooter'. The facility was on lockdown due to 'police activity', said a Pentagon announcement. &nbsp;

The Pentagon authorities are yet to provide more details or the sequence of events.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In an incident of violence outside world’s one of the safest places, a Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed on Tuesday. The violence occurred at a transit station outside Pentagon, which lies on the outskirts of Washington DC.

In an incident of violence outside world’s one of the safest places, a Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed on Tuesday. The violence occurred at a transit station outside Pentagon, which lies on the outskirts of Washington DC. In the incident, security agencies also shot a suspect, who died at the scene, said officials. The US military headquarters, Pentagon, was placed on a temporary lockdown after gunshots were fired near the building’s entrance. The lockdown was lifted later. On the condition of anonymity, some officials told Associated Press, a Pentagon police officer, who was stabbed, died. Although it is still unclear that the shooting and the stabbing of the officer are interlinked or not, more information about the incident may come in after Pentagon holds a news conference. According to the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, the violence happened on a Metro bus platform, which is a part of the Pentagon transit center. It is very close to Pentagon building, which is in Arlington County, Virginia. Multiple gunshots were heard near the building and police were heard yelling 'shooter'. The facility was on lockdown due to 'police activity', said a Pentagon announcement. The Pentagon authorities are yet to provide more details or the sequence of events. (With inputs from agencies)

Officer dead in violence outside Pentagon, say US officials 

The US State Department spokesman Ned Price Monday on August 2 said that the Taliban is responsible for 'outrageous and atrocious acts of violence.'

Taliban fighters pushed deeper into the southern Afghan provincial capital of Lashkargah on Monday and closed in on government buildings, a senior official said, as the insurgents pressed a rapid advance.

Heavy fighting was raging close to the National Directorate of Security, the prison and the police headquarters in the main city in Helmand province, the government official said, asking not to be named.

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Taliban fighters have moved in on three provincial capitals in the last few days and seized territory nationwide since Washington said it planned a complete withdrawal of troops by September.

Most of their advances have focused on rural areas and they have yet to take full control of a major city.

Price engaged in a testy exchange about the situation in Afghanistan with a reporter at the State Department.

The US State Department spokesman Ned Price Monday on August 2 said that the Taliban is responsible for 'outrageous and atrocious acts of violence.' Taliban fighters pushed deeper into the southern Afghan provincial capital of Lashkargah on Monday and closed in on government buildings, a senior official said, as the insurgents pressed a rapid advance.

The US State Department spokesman Ned Price Monday on August 2 said that the Taliban is responsible for 'outrageous and atrocious acts of violence.' Taliban fighters pushed deeper into the southern Afghan provincial capital of Lashkargah on Monday and closed in on government buildings, a senior official said, as the insurgents pressed a rapid advance. Heavy fighting was raging close to the National Directorate of Security, the prison and the police headquarters in the main city in Helmand province, the government official said, asking not to be named. Also read | Exclusive: Taliban says it doesn't have ties with Pak-based terror groups like LeT, JeM Taliban fighters have moved in on three provincial capitals in the last few days and seized territory nationwide since Washington said it planned a complete withdrawal of troops by September. Most of their advances have focused on rural areas and they have yet to take full control of a major city. Price engaged in a testy exchange about the situation in Afghanistan with a reporter at the State Department.

Taliban responsible for 'outrageous and atrocious acts of violence': US State Department

Hoping Pakistan will play a positive role in de-escalating Afghan violence, a US State Department official said, "It is not in Pakistan’s interest to see Afghanistan in a civil war".&nbsp;

US State Department spokesperson Zed Tarar made the statement while touching upon a range of issues being tackled by the US government during a media briefing.&nbsp;

Tarar said, “Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic is a major priority [for the Biden administration]. Our administration is working tirelessly to defeat Covid globally. The US sent three million doses of Moderna to Pakistan this week, which was the second shipment after 2.5 million vaccine doses were sent earlier.”&nbsp;

Pakistan has also been given $60 million in assistance to combat COVID-19, spokesperson said, while adding that “it’s a small part in the hope that we can work with our allies to overcome the pandemic”.&nbsp;

On being asked about the reason why US President Joe Biden has not called Prime Minister Imran Khan, Tarar said: “There is no such thing [snub or oversight]. I would not read such a message into it. If you see our overall relationship, we have several engagements and are constantly in communication. Senior Pakistani officials are talking to their US counterparts and we are announcing that in a transparent manner.&nbsp;

“If we start going down the road of ticking boxes of invites and phone calls, it would be silly especially without looking at the broader picture.”&nbsp;

When asked about the US role in Afghanistan, Tarar said, “We want the future of Afghanistan to be in the hands of the people of Afghanistan. We are not abandoning Afghanistan, we will work towards a better future but it is not a military solution. Our diplomatic assistance to Afghanistan will continue.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Hoping Pakistan will play a positive role in de-escalating Afghan violence, a US State Department official said, "It is not in Pakistan’s interest to see Afghanistan in a civil war".

Hoping Pakistan will play a positive role in de-escalating Afghan violence, a US State Department official said, "It is not in Pakistan’s interest to see Afghanistan in a civil war". US State Department spokesperson Zed Tarar made the statement while touching upon a range of issues being tackled by the US government during a media briefing. Tarar said, “Tackling the COVID-19 pandemic is a major priority [for the Biden administration]. Our administration is working tirelessly to defeat Covid globally. The US sent three million doses of Moderna to Pakistan this week, which was the second shipment after 2.5 million vaccine doses were sent earlier.” Pakistan has also been given $60 million in assistance to combat COVID-19, spokesperson said, while adding that “it’s a small part in the hope that we can work with our allies to overcome the pandemic”. On being asked about the reason why US President Joe Biden has not called Prime Minister Imran Khan, Tarar said: “There is no such thing [snub or oversight]. I would not read such a message into it. If you see our overall relationship, we have several engagements and are constantly in communication. Senior Pakistani officials are talking to their US counterparts and we are announcing that in a transparent manner. “If we start going down the road of ticking boxes of invites and phone calls, it would be silly especially without looking at the broader picture.” When asked about the US role in Afghanistan, Tarar said, “We want the future of Afghanistan to be in the hands of the people of Afghanistan. We are not abandoning Afghanistan, we will work towards a better future but it is not a military solution. Our diplomatic assistance to Afghanistan will continue.” (With inputs from agencies)

Biden administration hopes Pakistan will help reduce Afghan violence: Official 

Violence and looting in parts of South Africa, triggered by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, are broadening to reflect more deep-seated problems in the country. The unrest reflects the inequalities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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