November
Iran’s women are finally winning the battle against the veil
Defiance of hijab requirements has become widespread across the country. The government seems wary of cracking down, fearing unrest, but conservatives haven’t given up.
After Sudan massacres, the world said ‘never again’ – then did nothing
About 200,000 civilians rare trapped in El-Fasher, and hundreds of thousands in a refugee camp are at risk. All options must be on the table to protect them.
Violent clashes, arrests as protesters try to block weapons expo
An attempt to blockade the event at Sydney’s Darling Harbour escalated tensions with police throughout the five-hour protest.
October
How Melbourne became the protest capital of Australia
It’s not a “disintegration” of society and the violent activists as ever remain on the fringes, but there are “really complex cleavages” occurring in Victoria.
Allan rejects protest permit calls as safety fears rise in Melbourne
The Victorian Premier says Melbourne’s CBD is safe and the violence that occurred at the weekend was a “very different pattern of behaviour”.
Police hurt, violence erupts at anti-racism protest
Two police officers were injured during clashes with anti-racism protesters in Melbourne after they were forced to deploy pepper spray and flash-bang devices.
Mass migration or three-year low? Clearing up the data confusion
The government says net migration is declining, while protesters claim the opposite. Who is right? It comes down to the interpretation of two different ABS measures.
Court blocks Opera House rally over ‘crowd crush’ fears
The verdict will allow police to move on or arrest people if they gather en masse at the Sydney Opera House forecourt this weekend.
Judge stops Trump from sending California troops to Oregon
The Pacific North-West state argues the US president is exaggerating the situation in Portland and that local law enforcement has shown it can handle protests.
September
For an enraged White House, Charlie Kirk’s murder is personal
The activist’s shooting has deeply affected top Trump administration officials, who have vowed to crack down on left-wing groups, stoking fears of reprisals.
Police, protesters clash as 110,000 march against immigrants in London
Officers trying to prevent demonstrators veering from the route faced “unacceptable violence”, they said, being punched and pelted with bottles.
Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female PM?
The former chief justice was the choice of the student protesters whose mass rallies led to violent clashes and toppled the government.
Kirk’s death expected to galvanise Australian protests
The assassination of the US political activist is being mourned in Australia by groups that are set to stage major protests this weekend.
Banksy’s latest work could lead to his unmasking
A police investigation into graffiti at a London court complex could mean the famously anonymous street artist will be forced to disclose his name.
Indonesia’s Prabowo fires respected finance minister after protests
Sri Mulyani Indrawati had clashed over the budget with the president, who is trying to draw a line under deadly protests over the struggling economy.
Indonesia’s protests may fade. The fury won’t
The protests on the streets aren’t just about money. They represent a growing disillusionment with democracy.
Neo-Nazi activist Thomas Sewell arrested hours after confronting Allan
The far-right figure was involved in two separate chaotic scenes in Melbourne and ultimately ended up in custody.
Not everyone with immigration concerns is an extremist, PM warns
Demonising all protesters risked pushing people with legitimate concerns down the “rabbit hole”, Anthony Albanese says.
Delivery driver’s death unleashes Indonesia’s rage
Deadly protests in nearly a dozen major cities were initially over rising costs of living, but are now a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.
August
Thousands gather for anti-migration protests in capital cities
Minor scuffles broke out as crowds turned out across Australia to protest the country’s immigration intake.