A Surge In Protests Around The World In October
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published October 26, 2019 | 08:20 AM
Paris, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Oct, 2019 ) :The past weeks have seen a wave of protest movements erupt in countries worldwide.
Here is an overview of the main demonstrations that started this month and others that are ongoing.
- Bolivia - When? Since October 21.
Trigger? The disputed results of the October 20 presidential election which gave outgoing leader Evo Morales almost outright victory for a fourth term.
State of play? There has been violence in several regions and a general strike was launched on October 23.
Toll? Several people have been injured in clashes between supporters and opponents of Morales.
- Chile - When? Since October 18.
Trigger? An increase in the price of metro tickets in the capital.
State of play? President Sebastian Pinera suspended the price hike and then announced social measures such as increased pensions and lower electricity costs. But the protests spread, including complaints about living costs and social inequality. A general strike started on October 23.
Toll? 18 dead.
- Lebanon - When? Since October 17.
Trigger? A proposed tax on calls made through messaging apps.
State of play? The government of Saad Hariri quickly axed the measure and announced emergency economic reforms. But the protests have widened to demand the removal of the entire political class.
Toll? Peaceful protests, marked by several clashes, have paralysed the country but there have been no injuries.
- Guinea - When? Since October 7.
Trigger? Accusations that President Alpha Conde is trying to circumvent a bar on a third term in office.
State of play? Thousands of people have joined a string of demonstrations organised by an alliance of opposition groups, the FNDC.
Toll? Around 10 protesters killed.
- Ecuador - When? From October 1 to 13.
Trigger? The scrapping of fuel subsidies.
State of play? After 12 days of protests, President Lenin Moreno and the indigenous movement, which has spearheaded the demonstrations, reached an agreement under which the government reinstated fuel subsidies.
Toll? Eight killed and 1,340 injured.
- Iraq - When? Since October 1.
Trigger? Spontaneous calls on social media to protest corruption, unemployment and poor public services.
State of play? After a week of protests that quickly escalated into clashes with security forces, the government announced reforms. Protesters continue to demand an end to corruption and unemployment, and an overhaul of the political system. On October 25 the protests resumed, with a new upsurge of violence, fanned by Shiite political leader Moqtada Sadr.
Toll? More than 150 dead the first week. At least 40 on Friday alone.
- Ongoing movements - Other protest movements, which started earlier this year, are continuing: - In Hong Kong, a protest movement started on June 9.
- In Algeria, the decision by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term sparked a wave of peaceful demonstrations on February 22.
Bouteflika resigned in April but protesters continue to demand an overhaul of the entire political establishment. The opposition rejects elections under the current establishment, called for December 12.
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