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Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nanyuki opposing a US-built quarantine center for American citizens exposed to Ebola, despite a court order halting the project. The 50-bed facility within an airbase has sparked local anger over perceived health risks. Last week's protests turned violent, leaving two dead.
At least 11 people were killed in clashes between police and supporters of a banned group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir a day before a planned protest. The violence erupted after a court ruling on legislative seats for Kashmiri refugees. Dozens more were wounded, and police arrested 30 suspects.
Quốc hội Bolivia thông qua đạo luật cho phép Tổng thống Rodrigo Paz điều động quân đội dỡ bỏ rào chắn và trấn áp người biểu tình. Luật mới trao quyền sử dụng vũ lực cho quân đội, kèm theo 'suy đoán hợp pháp' nhằm bảo vệ hành động của họ. Động thái này diễn ra trong bối cảnh làn sóng biểu tình lan rộng vì lạm phát, tiền lương thấp và việc bãi bỏ trợ cấp nhiên liệu.
Hundreds of young Indians wearing cockroach masks protested in New Delhi under the 'Cockroach Janta Party', demanding the Education Minister's resignation after the NEET exam scandal. The movement, born from a parody account following a controversial remark by the Chief Justice, went offline for the first time. Protesters highlighted systemic exam failures and youth unemployment.
Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical social media movement in India, gathered in New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following an exam scandal. The parody party, inspired by a judge’s insult comparing young critics to cockroaches, has amassed over 22 million Instagram followers. The protest reflects growing youth disillusionment over education and job opportunities in India.
Hundreds of Libyans protested outside UNHCR in Tripoli on June 4, demanding closure of the agency over accusations it seeks to settle illegal migrants in the country. The UN denies the claims, warning against misinformation and hate speech.
Two teenage girls, aged 14 and 17, were found murdered within days in Argentina, igniting public anger and spotlighting the country's persistent femicide crisis. The killings occurred just before the annual Ni Una Menos march, as activists criticize President Javier Milei's cuts to gender violence support. Authorities are investigating both cases as femicides, with suspects arrested.
Thousands protested in Tirana against a tourism complex linked to Jared Kushner, citing environmental and corruption risks. The project includes luxury resorts on Sazan Island and in the protected Vjosa-Narta wetland. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the investment, but protesters demand it be canceled.
The US plan to build an Ebola quarantine center in central Kenya has sparked violent protests, killing two and injuring one. Local residents and health unions fear the facility could introduce the disease to Kenya, which has no Ebola cases. A court has temporarily halted construction amid legal challenges.
