protests

Lebanon’s Protests Take a Troubling Turn During Dire Financial Crisis

SWJED — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:53:29 +0000

Lebanon’s Protests Take a Troubling Turn During Dire Financial Crisis SWJED Sat, 02/29/2020 - 4:53am

Coinciding with Lebanon’s worst financial crisis in decades, popular protests in the country have been ongoing for more than four months. The protests were initially sparked by a government tax on the popular WhatsApp messaging service. They quickly evolved into Lebanon’s largest, sustained peaceful protest movement. The demonstrations were notable for being geographically diverse and starkly anti-sectarian.

Iraq’s Protesters Ousted a Prime Minister. Now What?

SWJED — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:43:26 +0000

Iraq’s Protesters Ousted a Prime Minister. Now What? SWJED Thu, 12/05/2019 - 3:43am

Violence remains a risk as parties resist demands for deeper change, USIP experts say.

As Protests Continue in the Street, Iraq Reaches a Crossroads

SWJED — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:32:23 +0000

As Protests Continue in the Street, Iraq Reaches a Crossroads SWJED Tue, 11/12/2019 - 4:32am

ImageTens of thousands of Iraqis have been protesting in Baghdad and southern provinces against the failure of the Iraqi government and the political class in delivering basic services, providing jobs, fighting corruption, and more. Iraqi security forces and armed groups reportedly linked to Iran have used lethal force in response to the protests, leaving over 260 dead and over 10,000 injured. As the protests have progressed, demands have expanded to include calls for regime change, the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, early elections, pushing back against Iranian influence, and accountability for killing peaceful protesters.

Pashtun Uprising 3.0

SWJED — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:16:18 +0000

Pashtun Uprising 3.0 SWJED Fri, 02/09/2018 - 3:16pm

Voices of resentment and marginalization are loud and clear, the participants seem determined to have their voices heard. Can this protest prove be an eye-opener for the Pakistani elite?

Protests in Iran: Characteristics, Causes, and Policy Ramifications

SWJED — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:20:48 +0000

Protests in Iran: Characteristics, Causes, and Policy Ramifications SWJED Wed, 01/03/2018 - 4:20am

The protests that began on Thursday December 28, are the largest such protests since 2009. By Saturday, they had spread to about 40 cities and are very different than those in 2009.

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Violence and Videos in Kazakhstan: The Information Struggle over Zhanaozen

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:04:21 +0000

Violence and Videos in Kazakhstan: The Information Struggle over Zhanaozen Peter J. Munson Mon, 05/07/2012 - 6:04am

The power of online videos to analyze events and the information struggle they present.