Two government ministers have quit their posts in Peru after days of sometimes violent protests over the impeachment of the former president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Officials say eight more people died on Thursday during clashes between the army and supporters of Pedro Castillo. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: … Read more
Chinese authorities are using cellphone data to track down protesters who demonstrated against the government’s stringent Covid restrictions in Beijing, according to a recording of a phone call between a protester and police. Eko Hot Blog reports that hundreds of demonstrators gathered along Beijing’s Liangma River on Sunday night, calling for an end to the … Read more
A man is reported to have been killed by security forces in northern Iran during public celebrations by anti-government protesters following the national football team’s defeat against the United States on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Norway-based rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said Mehran Samak was shot in the head by security personnel … Read more
People in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have clashed with police overnight in the latest protest against the country’s strict Covid rules. Eko Hot Blog reports Footage online showed police in white hazmat suits clutching riot shields to protect themselves from debris and glass thrown at them by protesters. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister … Read more
Protests against Covid restrictions which erupted over the weekend appear to have died down, as a heavy police presence is reported in Chinese cities. Eko Hot Blog reports that large barriers have gone up along the main protest road in Shanghai and police have made several arrests. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies … Read more
Farideh Moradkhani, the niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been arrested after calling on foreign governments to cut all ties with the Iranian Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that Moradkhani was arrested on Wednesday when she went to the prosecutor’s office in response to a court order, according to a tweet from … Read more
China’s major stock indices and its currency opened sharply lower Monday, as widespread protests against the country’s stringent Covid-19 restrictions over the weekend roiled investor sentiment. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (HSI) Index fell as much as 4.2% in early trading. It was last down 3.5%. The Hang Seng (HSI) China … Read more
Protests are erupting across China, including at universities and in Shanghai, where hundreds chanted, “Step down, Xi Jinping! Step down, Communist Party!” in an unprecedented show of defiance against the country’s stringent and increasingly costly zero-Covid policy. Eko Hot Blog reports that a deadly fire at an apartment block in the country’s far western region … Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader has praised the country’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei described the popular protest movement as “rioters” and “thugs” backed by foreign forces and praised “innocent” Basij fighters for protecting the nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now … Read more
In a tree-lined business park in Chiswick, West London, there is a heavy presence of armed police. Black, multi-role armoured vehicles called Jankels are positioned at intervals alongside Met Police armed response vehicles, fully crewed-up with armed officers inside. Eko Hot Blog reports that they are guarding every approach to the plate-glass building that houses … Read more
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three officials in Iran’s Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week as the Iranian government continues its violent crackdown. Eko Hot Blog reports that the latest tranche of sanctions comes a day after the United Nation’s human rights office sounded … Read more
Two prominent Iranian actresses have been arrested for publicly supporting mass anti-government protests, the country’s state-run media reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are accused of collusion and acting against Iran’s authorities. EDITOR’S PICKS COVID-19: China Announces New Death, New Cases US: Holiday Parade Turns Sour As Truck Kills Girl … Read more
Iranian security forces have shot dead at least three people in the western province of Kurdistan in the latest deadly protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a rights group said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the country’s clerical leadership under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is facing its biggest challenge since the Islamic Revolution of … Read more
Police in Thailand fired rubber bullets at crowds protesting against the Apec economic summit in Bangkok, a police official in charge of the event’s security task force said. Eko Hot Blog reports Violence erupted between police and hundreds of protesters near the summit’s venue – attended by leaders from around the world. EDITOR’S PICKS US … Read more