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Huge crowds of protesters gathered in major cities across the US and in other parts of the country on Saturday to take part in rallies against President Trump and his administration. The protests, dubbed the "No Kings" movement, come as the government shutdown approaches its third week and
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Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, a pioneering human rights advocate who spent 30 years fighting against prostitution and organized sex rings in Mexico, has left an indelible mark on the country's anti-trafficking efforts. Through her tireless work, she drafted laws to increase punishment for rape and close loopholes for rapists,
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Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, a renowned human rights advocate in Mexico, dedicated her life to combating prostitution, trafficking, and organized sex rings. With a fierce determination and a strong passion for justice, she spent decades advocating for women's rights, working undercover, and drafting legislation to protect victims of sexual
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Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, a renowned human rights advocate in Mexico, dedicated her life to combating prostitution, trafficking, and organized sex rings. With a fierce determination and a strong passion for justice, she spent decades advocating for women's rights, working undercover, and drafting legislation to protect victims of sexual
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On September 10, while watching BBC footage of Gen Z protesters in Kathmandu setting fire to Singha Durbar - Nepal's Parliament - I couldn't help but wonder: how could Malagasy youth ever challenge authority so boldly? In a culture steeped in deference to elders, such defiance
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Weeks of widespread youth-led protests against corruption, low wages, and organized crime in Peru have culminated in deadly clashes between anti-government demonstrators and police in the capital, Lima. The interim government has announced plans to declare a state of emergency, amidst calls for President Jose Jeri to step down. The
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Africa's military takeovers have surged in the past few years, with Madagascar being the latest country to fall to a coup. Our research team has studied 299 coup attempts globally from 1946 through 2025 and found that even as coups have declined globally, they remain relatively high in
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U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis responded to reports of aggressive actions by immigration agents in the Chicago area, including the use of tear gas against peaceful protesters. The judge's order requires immigration agents in the Chicago area to wear body cameras, and she expressed concerns about the
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Protesters are preparing to take to the streets in Chicago as part of the No Kings march, a demonstration against the Trump administration's policies on immigration. The march is scheduled to coincide with ICE's increased enforcement efforts in the city, and organizers hope to draw a
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The situation in Madagascar escalated dramatically as thousands of young people protested against chronic water and power outages, prompting a crackdown by security forces that used tear gas and rubber bullets. The protests grew into a wider expression of discontent over issues like the cost of living, limited job opportunities,
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Moroccan authorities have responded with force to youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms to public services, resulting in deaths and mass arrests. The protests began on September 27, 2025, after the youth movement GenZ212 urged Moroccans to peacefully demand increased spending for public health care and education systems and an
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Tensions between Moroccan youth and security forces have escalated over the past few weeks, with nationwide protests erupting since September 27. The youth-led GenZ212 movement is demanding increased spending on public services, an end to corruption, and a better quality of life. Human Rights Watch has urged the Moroccan authorities
