Dhaka, Bangladesh – The city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, is grappling with a tense situation as violent protests by students have led to a lockdown enforced by the army. The unrest stems from clashes between students demanding the removal of a quota system for government jobs and security forces that have resulted in over 100 fatalities. … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Ahsan Habib, a student at a private university, found himself amongst the crowds in the streets of Dhaka for three consecutive days. His participation in the protests stemmed from his belief in the unjust violence perpetrated by police and ruling party supporters against ordinary citizens like himself. What began as student-led demonstrations … Read more
Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, is currently embroiled in unrest as violent riots plague the region. The turmoil has arisen from the frustrations of the indigenous Kanak people regarding a controversial constitutional amendment recently passed by officials in Paris. This amendment would grant French citizens residing in New Caledonia for a decade the right … Read more
An explosion rattled the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Nushki District, Balochistan, amidst escalating unrest leading up to the February 8 polls. The blast, which targeted the office’s gate, has sparked an investigation, although no casualties have been reported. Authorities have secured the area and initiated a search operation to apprehend the individuals … Read more