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Myanmar student protests will affect elections

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MYANMAR

The outlook for protests and civil society in Myanmar.

Ottawa vaccine protest inquiry examines role of police

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CANADA

The ongoing hearings into the Trudeau government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act during last winter’s protests are revealing demoralisation and dysfunction with the policing…

US race protests will not lead to wide reforms

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UNITED STATES

Trump is facing ‘Black Lives Matter’ (BLM) protests in many urban centres. These have spurred riots, with businesses and police being attacked over racism concerns.

Nigerian government will look to prevent more protests

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NIGERIA

However, except in a few states, these panels have been slow to start restitution processes. Their existence was recently threatened by a legal challenge -- now withdrawn -- by…

Hijab bill will pass but defiance will continue

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IRAN

The state is attempting to pass a new bill proposing severe punishments for refusal of mandatory hijab-wearing, as the anniversary of the outbreak of the Mahsa Amini hijab…

Iranian state will get others to enforce dress code

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IRAN

As women push the boundaries of the dress code, the government is adopting a two-pronged strategy. It is shifting responsibility for hijab (Islamic dress) compliance onto the…

Economic measures may inflame protests in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA: Economic measures may inflame protests

Australia gender violence protests will change policy

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AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA: Gender violence protests will push policies

Violence likely to intensify in Georgia over new law

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GEORGIA

GEORGIA: Violence likely to intensify over new law

Hong Kong’s security optics will deepen concerns

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HONG KONG

HONG KONG: Security optics will deepen concerns