Eko Hot Blog reports that Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt controversial plans for an overhaul of the justice system. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man Jailed Over Tweets Released US: Police On High Alert Ahead Of Possible Donald Trump Arrest Bad Bunny’s Ex Sues Him For Using … Read more
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
Protesters fought against a Russian-style law’s passage through parliament Under the bill, non-government groups and media would be targeted if they take over 20% of funding from abroad The ruling party succumbed to the people’s will and pulled down the bill Eko Hot Blog reports that Georgia’s ruling party has said it will withdraw a … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … 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
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
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
China is lifting its most severe Covid policies – including forcing people into quarantine camps – just a week after landmark protests against the strict controls. Eko Hot Blog reports that people with Covid can now isolate at home rather than in state facilities if they have mild or no symptoms. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide … Read more
Iran has abolished its morality police after months of widespread protests. Eko Hot Blog reports that Iran has announced the abolishment of its morality police which had triggered monthslong protests in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Lagos State Has Sustained the Frontline of Transformations COP27 Resolution: A Justification Of Tinubu’s Viral Climate Change Comments? Electoral … 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
The Chinese ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, has been summoned to the Foreign Office for a meeting following the arrest of a BBC journalist in Shanghai. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ed Lawrence was beaten and briefly detained while covering anti-government lockdown protests on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At … Read more
For foreign companies that operate in China, the unprecedented protests at the weekend could not have come at a worse time. Eko Hot Blog reports that It has been almost three years of intermittent lockdowns, disrupted supply chains, and rules that have made the country uninviting to international staff. The last year has been particularly … 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