Kazakhstan Detains Former Chief of National Security Committee - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Former head of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee Karim Massimov has been detained on suspicion of treason, the committee said on Saturday.

Kazakhstan president authorises security forces to 'fire without warning' - FRANCE24

 

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday he had ordered security forces to open fire without warning in order to quell Kazakhstan's worst unrest in decades, thanking Russia and its allies for their assistance in restoring order.

Kazakh president says constitutional order 'restored' , 3,000 people have been arrested - China.org.cn

Constitutional order has been restored in all regions of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told a meeting of anti-terrorist staff on Friday.

Angry Kazakh protesters seize airport and 5 planes in Almaty - GulfToday

Authorities in Kazakhstan declared a nationwide state of emergency and promised a tough crackdown on Wednesday as mass unrest plunged the country into chaos.

Mayor’s office stormed as Kazakhstan protests spin out of control | Herald Sun

Protesters stormed the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented unrest in the Central Asian nation spun out of control.

Over 200 people detained in Kazakhstan for public order violations — interior ministry - TASS

Law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan detained over 200 people for violating public order during unauthorized protests in several regions of the country, the Kazakh Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

France to Consider Some Autonomy for Caribbean Island Amid Unrest | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- France is considering giving some autonomy to Guadeloupe following major riots and protests against coronavirus restrictions and a lagging economy on the Caribbean island.

Solomon Islands police fire shots to disperse rioters — report - TASS

The Solomon Islands police fired warning shots in order to disperse anti-governmental protesters seeking to reach the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s private residence, AFP reported Friday.

Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots - BBC News

Australia is sending peace keeping troops to the Solomon Islands, as riots rocked the capital city of Honiara for a second day.

Authorities take over some Martinique fuel stations amid protests | Al Jazeera

French authorities have announced they are taking control of some fuel stations on the Caribbean island territory of Martinique because of concerns over fuel supplies following days of protests against measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

COVID protests in Netherlands turn violent for a second night | Al Jazeera

Fresh rioting has broken out in the Netherlands over the Dutch government’s coronavirus measures, with protesters pelting police with stones and fireworks in The Hague.

Ex militares de Guatemala asaltan el Congreso

 

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Chile: Más de 5.000 agentes se despliegan por el aniversario del estallido social

 

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Al menos seis muertos y decenas de heridos durante las protestas callejeras de Hizbulá en Beirut

 

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Ecuador riot: Anxious families await news after fighting kills 116 inmates - BBC News

Desperate families have gathered at a jail in Ecuador which police are trying to bring under control after fighting left at least 116 inmates dead.

Tunisian Speaker Ghannouchi Forms National Front to Annul President's Decisions - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Speaker of the Tunisian Parliament Rached Ghannouchi announced that his Ennahda party is seeking to form a national front to counter the decisions recently taken by President Kais Saied.

Tunisian president sacks prime minister, freezes parliament - The Jerusalem Post

Tunisia's president dismissed the government and froze parliament on Sunday, prompting crowds to fill major cities in support of a move that dramatically escalated a political crisis, but that his opponents called a coup.

At least 21 killed, dozens injured in Ecuador prison riots - China.org.cn

At least 21 prisoners were killed and several more injured in riots on Wednesday night in two prisons in Ecuador, the Attorney General's Office said on Thursday.

Death toll from rioting in South Africa rises to more than 330, government says - France24

 Rioting in South Africa this month has claimed 337 lives, the government said Thursday, marking a further jump in the death toll from the 276 announced the previous day.

South Africa’s Jailed Ex-President Zuma Allowed to Attend Brother’s Funeral - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, in jail for contempt of court, has been granted compassionate leave for one day to attend the funeral of his younger brother on Thursday, prison authorities said.