The citizens are protesting against the new pension reforms The reform is to increase pension age from 62-64 The two political factions mutually reject the reform Eko Hot Blog reports that veteran political commentator Alain Duhamel recently said “What this crisis goes to show is that there are two Frances out there. They live in … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators lit fires and some threw firecrackers at police The reform raises the retirement age from 62 to 64 Several industries are now on strike Eko Hot Blog reports that Protesters have clashed with police again in central Paris over the French government’s pension reforms. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate … Read more
In the northern city of Haifa, a record crowd of 50,000 marched on Saturday Citizens claim the reforms threaten democracy The Prime Minister says the changes will restore balance between the branches of government Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied against the government’s judicial plans on Saturday night, in what … Read more
Lawmakers last week voted to slash the budget of the INE and cut its staffing. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accuses the INE of being partisan. 500,000 people marched on the Mexico city’s main plaza in protest Eko Hot Blog reports that Huge rallies have been held in several Mexican cities against what protesters say … Read more
Ms Boluarte has resisted calls to step down The government said it closed the site to protect tourists and its own citizens. Dozens of people have been killed in months of violent protests Eko Hot Blog reports that Peru has closed its famous tourist site Machu Picchu indefinitely over the ongoing protests against the country’s … Read more
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the legal system and weaken the Supreme Court — a step that critics say will destroy the country’s democratic system of checks and balances. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
APC North-East Youths has insisted on dumping Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the North-East Youths and Stakeholders Forum of the All Progressive Congress has reiterated the decision to dump the party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, as they knock the spokesman of the APC campaign council, Festus Keyamo, for alleging … Read more
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has refused to step down despite weeks of anti-government protests rocking the deeply divided country. Eko Hot Blog reports that she said in a live televised address on Friday night,”I will not resign. My commitment is with Peru.” EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private … Read more
Thousands of Tunisians have demonstrated against President Kais Saied as the country faces a deepening political and economic crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that a crowd gathered in the capital Tunis to demand the end of his government. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In Biden’s Private Office Mali Pardons Ivory … Read more
Peru’s top prosecutor has launched an inquiry into President Dina Boluarte and key ministers over weeks of clashes that have left dozens of people dead. Eko Hot Blog reports that the officials are being investigated on charges of “genocide, qualified homicide and serious injuries”. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found In … Read more
A court in Iran has sentenced the outspoken daughter of late former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani to five years in prison, her lawyer says. Eko Hot Blog reports Faezeh Hashemi, 60, a women’s rights activist and former MP, was arrested in September after encouraging Iranians to take part in anti-government protests. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice … Read more
Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed the country’s Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wearing shirts in the bright yellow and green of Brazil’s flag they vandalised the buildings that house its key democratic institutions. Why is this happening? EDITOR’S PICKS US: House … Read more
An Iranian journalist who interviewed families of protesters who had been sentenced to death has been arrested, his wife and Iranian media say. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mehdi Beik was detained on Thursday night, reformist newspaper Etemad, which Mr Beik works for, said. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices … Read more
Violent protests have broken out in Bolivia following the arrest of a powerful opposition politician. Eko Hot Blog reports that Luis Fernando Camacho, the right-wing governor of Santa Cruz province, was detained by armed police on Wednesday in an operation that his supporters said resembled “a kidnapping”. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok … Read more
At least 100 people have now been sentenced to death or charged with capital offences in connection with the protests in Iran, a rights group says. Eko Hot Blog reports that five women were among those at risk of execution, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) reports. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over … Read more
Iranian football legend Ali Daei says an international flight has been rerouted to prevent his wife and daughter from leaving the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 53-year-old, who has voiced support for anti-government protests, said his family had tried to fly from Tehran to Dubai to join him on holiday on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Taliban have used a water cannon to disperse a group of women protesting against the ban on female students in Afghanistan attending university. Eko Hot Blog reports that videos on social media show women taking cover in a lane in the city of Herat to escape a stream of water. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: … Read more
Violence has broken out in central Paris after Friday’s deadly attack on the city’s Kurdish community. Eko Hot Blog reports that protesters overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled objects at police. Officers responded by firing tear gas. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will … Read more
Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces are using live fire and birdshot against protesters, but many severely injured people are avoiding hospitals, as reports circulate people are being arrested in emergency rooms. Eko Hot Blog reports that Volunteers with little or no medical training are attempting to treat people at home. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving … Read more
Iranian authorities have arrested one of the country’s best known actresses, after she expressed solidarity with anti-government demonstrators. Eko Hot Blog reports that Taraneh Alidoosti was detained on charges of “spreading falsehoods” about the protest movement that has gripped the country, state media said. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses … Read more