Islamabad, Pakistan – Following a high-stakes protest by PTI supporters in Islamabad’s D-Chowk, Amnesty International has called for a transparent investigation into the state’s response, labeling it a “deadly crackdown.” The clash between over 10,000 protesters and 20,000 security forces led to intense teargas shelling to disperse the crowds. After a day of clashes resulting … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – Recent clashes between protesters from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and law enforcement agencies have sparked concerns over the use of force and restrictions on peaceful assembly in Pakistan. The escalation of violence, shutdown of mobile internet services, and mass detentions of PTI protesters have raised alarm among human rights organizations. Babu … Read more
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a recent development in Islamabad, the government carried out a major operation and crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters. The PTI referred to the government’s actions as brutal, resulting in injuries and fatalities among both protestors and security personnel. The clashes have escalated since the PTI protest on November 24 in … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh – The recent student protests in Bangladesh over government job quotas have turned violent, resulting in the tragic deaths of 13 individuals, including seven students. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and Odhikar have strongly denounced these violent attacks on peaceful participants in the demonstrations. More than a thousand protesters have sustained … Read more
Naperville, Illinois – A fiery explosion rocked the Pioneer Park parking lot on Tuesday night, leaving a 25-year-old man injured. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at 1212 S. Washington St., prompting a swift response from the Naperville Police Department. The man was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of what authorities described … Read more
CHICAGO, IL – As summer kicks into full gear, discussions surrounding curfew enforcement have resurfaced in the bustling city. Alderman Brian Hopkins has proposed an 8 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors in downtown Chicago following a recent violent attack on a couple in Streeterville. The incident involved a teenage boy and girl, reigniting the debate … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – Workers in Iraq have faced severe injuries and arrests as protests escalate against the security forces’ use of rubber bullets and electric batons. IndustriALL affiliates, including the General Federation of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Unions in Iraq, are condemning the aggressive actions taken by security forces on the protesters, demanding immediate release … Read more
Hilo, Hawaii – The roads of Hawaii Island have seen a startling increase in fatal car crashes this year, with the death toll more than doubling compared to the same period last year. As of now, 17 individuals have lost their lives in 15 car accidents, including two incidents with multiple fatalities. This stark contrast … Read more
Los Angeles, California – After two nights of violence that rattled the urban campus, workers at the University of California in Los Angeles spent Thursday morning cleaning up the aftermath of a Gaza protest encampment that law enforcement forcibly cleared. Remnants of the encampment, including plywood painted with messages like ‘We love you Gaza’ and … Read more
Viry-Chatillon, France – French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal unveiled new measures on Thursday aimed at addressing rising teenage violence in and around schools, a pressing issue as the government faces challenges on security ahead of European elections. The country has been unsettled by recent incidents of schoolchildren being attacked by their peers, including the tragic … Read more