Almost 300 activists, many young and from the diaspora, gathered to try to forge a common path, beyond struggling against Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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China Eases ‘Zero Covid’ Restrictions in Victory for Protesters
Beijing’s costly policy of lockdowns has pummeled the world’s second-largest economy and set off mass public protests that were a rare challenge to China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
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Strikes Across Iran Lead to Shuttered Shops and Ghost Towns
Activists say it is the next phase in an uprising that began in September, after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.
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China’s Leader Emphasizes Unity at Jiang Zemin’s Funeral
Paying tribute to President Jiang Zemin, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged the nation to rally around himself, a week after protests tested his authority.
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What to Know About Iran’s Morality Police
A top official suggested over the weekend that the unit, responsible for enforcing the country’s strict dress code, had been shut down, though there has not been any government confirmation.