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Indonesia retracts controversial election law after thousands of protesters storm Parliament | WATCH
World | August 23, 2024 11:23 ISTThe Indonesian legislature had sought to overturn and amend the rulings by the Constitutional Court on age and political requirements to contest in regional elections, triggering widespread protests. The ratification was seen as attempts by Joko Widodo to consolidate power.
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Bangladesh Army refused to suppress anti-govt protests, withdrew support from Sheikh Hasina: Report
World | August 07, 2024 16:30 ISTBangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman reportedly held a meeting with his generals and decided that the military would not enforce the curfew as ordered by Hasina. This effectively meant that Hasina lost the backing of the Army as her 15-year rule was brought to a chaotic end.
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Bangladesh PM promises justice after deaths of anti-quota protesters, nationwide shutdown announced
World | July 18, 2024 8:32 ISTHasina announced a judicial committee to probe the deaths of anti-quota protesters, saying she "deeply regretted" the killings. A nationwide shutdown was announced by the protesters after violent clashes with police and ruling party's student activists left at least six dead.
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Kenya's President William Ruto withdraws controversial tax bill after 23 killed in violent protests
World | June 26, 2024 20:01 ISTPolice opened fire on angry protesters as they stormed into the Parliament and set fire to several sections of the building on Tuesday. The controversial bill sought to add new taxes in the impoverished country reeling from several economic shocks after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Barack Obama's half-sister tear gassed during Kenyan protests against controversial bill | VIDEO
World | June 25, 2024 23:11 ISTAuma Obama, a Kenyan activist and former US President Barack Obama's half-sister, was barely able to speak or see after she was hit by tear gas fired by Kenyan police. Thousands of people stormed the parliament against a controversial bill and police opened fire on the protesters.
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Bihar: Massive protests over road accident, police vehicle set ablaze, 23 demonstrators arrested
News | September 01, 2018 13:25 ISTBihar: Massive protests over road accident, police vehicle set ablaze, 23 demonstrators arrested
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