Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
Bangladesh: Thousands Protest, Demand Constitutional Changes After July Uprising
On December 31st, 2024, thousands of Bangladeshis protested in Dhaka, commemorating the July student uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, demanding constitutional changes, and remembering over 1,000 deaths during the protests.
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52% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
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56% Bias Score
134 Dead in Mozambique Amidst Prison Break and Unrest
From December 23-26, 134 deaths occurred in Mozambique during demonstrations, raising the total to 261. A prison break freed 1534 inmates, at least 37 of whom were killed after recapture, with accusations of government complicity and calls for a renewal of collective values.
134 Dead in Mozambique Amidst Prison Break and Unrest
From December 23-26, 134 deaths occurred in Mozambique during demonstrations, raising the total to 261. A prison break freed 1534 inmates, at least 37 of whom were killed after recapture, with accusations of government complicity and calls for a renewal of collective values.
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52% Bias Score
Kenya: Nationwide Protests Planned Amidst Surge in Abductions
Kenyan human rights groups, youth activists, and families of abduction victims plan nationwide protests on Monday to demand the release of those abducted by security forces and an end to enforced disappearances, exceeding 80 cases this year.
Kenya: Nationwide Protests Planned Amidst Surge in Abductions
Kenyan human rights groups, youth activists, and families of abduction victims plan nationwide protests on Monday to demand the release of those abducted by security forces and an end to enforced disappearances, exceeding 80 cases this year.
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40% Bias Score
Kenya: Tear Gas Used Against Protestors Amidst Alleged Government Abductions
Kenyan police used tear gas to quell protests in Nairobi on Monday against alleged government abductions of critics; at least 11 protestors were detained, including opposition lawmaker Okiya Omtatah, amid reports of 82 such abductions since June, prompting concerns about a return to authoritarian ru...
Kenya: Tear Gas Used Against Protestors Amidst Alleged Government Abductions
Kenyan police used tear gas to quell protests in Nairobi on Monday against alleged government abductions of critics; at least 11 protestors were detained, including opposition lawmaker Okiya Omtatah, amid reports of 82 such abductions since June, prompting concerns about a return to authoritarian ru...
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36% Bias Score
Georgia's President Defies Ruling Party, Sparking Nationwide Protests
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili is refusing to cede power to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, citing the party's authoritarianism and undermining of democratic institutions, triggering widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's EU aspiration...
Georgia's President Defies Ruling Party, Sparking Nationwide Protests
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili is refusing to cede power to Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ruling Georgian Dream party's candidate, citing the party's authoritarianism and undermining of democratic institutions, triggering widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's EU aspiration...
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52% Bias Score
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
International Pressure Mounts on Georgia Amidst Post-Election Crisis
Germany, France, and Poland urged Georgia on December 31st to hold new elections and engage in a national dialogue, citing the OSCE's report confirming widespread irregularities in the October 26th elections, which triggered months of protests and violence.
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36% Bias Score
Romania Announces Austerity Measures to Tackle Growing Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures to address a growing budget deficit, including tax increases and reduced subsidies starting January 2025, aiming for a deficit reduction to 7% of GDP by 2025 and 2.5% within seven years, leading to protests.
Romania Announces Austerity Measures to Tackle Growing Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures to address a growing budget deficit, including tax increases and reduced subsidies starting January 2025, aiming for a deficit reduction to 7% of GDP by 2025 and 2.5% within seven years, leading to protests.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Police Manage Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Amidst High Unrest
Berlin police are monitoring 100-200 individuals shaping pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to frequent route changes and restrictions due to past violence; over 4200 criminal proceedings are underway, with almost 1560 stemming from demonstrations.
Berlin Police Manage Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Amidst High Unrest
Berlin police are monitoring 100-200 individuals shaping pro-Palestinian demonstrations, leading to frequent route changes and restrictions due to past violence; over 4200 criminal proceedings are underway, with almost 1560 stemming from demonstrations.
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52% Bias Score
Serbia Charges 13 over Fatal Train Station Roof Collapse
Following the fatal collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1, which killed 15 people, prosecutors charged 13 individuals, including a former transport minister, with serious offenses related to safety violations and improper construction.
Serbia Charges 13 over Fatal Train Station Roof Collapse
Following the fatal collapse of a train station roof in Novi Sad, Serbia, on November 1, which killed 15 people, prosecutors charged 13 individuals, including a former transport minister, with serious offenses related to safety violations and improper construction.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
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32% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Erupt Amidst EU Membership Suspension and US Sanctions
Massive protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday night against the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions, including the inauguration of a new president and the suspension of Georgia's EU membership bid until 2028, further fueled by US sanctions against the party's founder, Bidzina Ivanishvil...
Georgian Protests Erupt Amidst EU Membership Suspension and US Sanctions
Massive protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia on Saturday night against the ruling Georgian Dream party's actions, including the inauguration of a new president and the suspension of Georgia's EU membership bid until 2028, further fueled by US sanctions against the party's founder, Bidzina Ivanishvil...
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16% Bias Score