Tag: Protests
This is how state power prevents protests against zero-Covid
Apparently the police presence deterred the demonstrators. There were isolated videos of smaller protest actions on social media. However, these could not be independently verified. Only in Hong Kong did…
Protests against corona policy in China are escalating
Good morning dear readers, First Iran, now China: For the second time in a few weeks, people in an autocratic regime are rising up against policies that are ideologically motivated…
Protests in China depress stock markets in Asia
Tokyo The protests in China against the strict corona restrictions at the start of the week are increasing investors’ concerns about how the virus will be dealt with in the…
The current protests do not endanger Xi Jinping’s power
Protesters against the corona restrictions In China, the strict corona policy at the weekend led to the largest protests in decades. (Photo: Reuters) China is struggling with the worst corona…
The current protests do not endanger Xi Jinping’s power
Protesters against the corona restrictions In China, the strict corona policy at the weekend led to the largest protests in decades. (Photo: Reuters) China is struggling with the worst corona…
The current protests do not endanger Xi Jinping’s power
Protesters against the corona restrictions In China, the strict corona policy at the weekend led to the largest protests in decades. (Photo: Reuters) China is struggling with the worst corona…
Protests in West China and Shanghai against Corona policy – “Down with Xi”
Security guards in front of Tsinghua University in Beijing on Sunday Shanghai/Beijing/Berlin In China, dissatisfaction with the Chinese government’s strict corona measures is growing. There were protests against the restrictions…
Protests in West China and Shanghai against Corona policy – “Down with Xi”
protests in Xinjiang In the capital of Xinjiang province, people protested against the tough corona measures. (Photo: Video Obtained via REUTERS) Shanghai/Beijing/Berlin In China, protests against the strict corona measures…
Massive anti-lockdown protests in China’s Xinjiang province
protests in Xinjiang In the capital of Xinjiang province, people protested against the tough corona measures. (Photo: Video Obtained via REUTERS) There have been massive protests against corona lockdowns in…
Massive anti-lockdown protests in China’s Xinjiang province
protests in Xinjiang In the capital of Xinjiang province, people protested against the tough corona measures. (Photo: Video Obtained via REUTERS) There have been massive protests against corona lockdowns in…
Iran protests reach Qatar World Cup
Tel Aviv Demonstrations on the streets of Tehran, uprisings in the Iranian provinces, protests critical of the regime and provocations at the World Cup in Qatar: the mullahs’ regime cannot…
Interview on the consequences of energy prices & climate protests
Winfried Kretschmann The Green politician is the only prime minister in his party. Overall, the Greens govern in twelve federal states. (Photo: Photothek/Getty Images) Berlin High energy prices are a…
Scholz for EU sanctions against Iran for crackdown on protests
Chancellor Olaf Scholz “It’s always about solving the crimes of the Iranian regime,” said the German Chancellor. (Photo: AP) Berlin Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for EU sanctions against the leadership…
Security forces are said to have shot at demonstrators
Protest in Tehran on Wednesday The situation remains tense. (Photo: AP) Tehran 40 days after the death of the young Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, crowds have taken to the streets…
Nationwide protests 40 days after Mahsa Amini’s death
Protest in Tehran on Wednesday The situation remains tense. (Photo: AP) Tehran 40 days after the death of the young Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini, crowds have taken to the streets…
Protests in Iran: regime overthrow, military dictatorship, democracy
protests in Iran The unrest in the country continues. How could things continue in the country? (Photo: AP) Berlin The wave of protests has been rolling in Iran for more…
Protests in Iran: regime overthrow, military dictatorship, democracy
protests in Iran The unrest in the country continues. How could things continue in the country? (Photo: AP) Berlin The wave of protests has been rolling in Iran for more…
WeChat users face “digital death” after protests
WeChat Thanks to artificial intelligence, social media giant and app operator Tencent can automatically censor images and text messages in real time. (Photo: imago images/Kyodo News) Beijing In China, “you…
Baerbock announces sanctions against Iran
protests In Iran and around the world, people are taking to the streets demanding an end to oppression. (Photo: AP) Berlin, Tehran Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced sanctions against…
Can Iranian women overthrow the regime?
women in Tehran The wave of protests by Iranian women is shaking the regime. (Photo: AP) Tel Aviv Iran’s regime had hoped the protests would subside after a few days.…