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Houthis arrest protesters in Yemen's Sanaa

Aden - Arab Today

Houthi militia arrested a number of people in Sanaa on Saturday, following demonstrations over economic hardship. Sanaa residents told Reuters dozens were arrested, including 16 female students. The students were released at the end of the day after signing a pledge not to take part in demonstrations again, one of them said, asking not to be identified for fear ofRead more

Ten people killed in Iran unrest: Iran's state television

Tehran - Arab Today

Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Monday, Iran's state television said on Monday. The nationwide protests have drawn in tens of thousands of people and represent the boldest challenge to Iran’s leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009. Calls for more demonstrations on Monday raise the possibility of prolonged instability. "In the events of last night, unfortunately,Read more

Iran: opposition protests and pro-regime rallies

Tehran - Arab Today

Iran, where fresh pro-regime demonstrations took place Friday, has been rocked by days of opposition protests over the economy and the Islamic regime as a whole. The unrest has left 21 dead, mostly demonstrators, and prompted hundreds of arrests. It is the biggest such movement in the tightly controlled country since a protest movement over a disputed election in 2009.Read more

EU treads carefully as Trump lashes out

Paris - Arab Today

If US President Donald Trump has wasted no time in offering vocal support to Iran's anti-government protesters, Europe's governments are treading a much more delicate diplomatic line. European leaders have largely stuck to bland expressions of concern as the demonstrations have spiralled into unrest that has left at least 21 people dead -- far from Trump's outspoken tweets against aRead more

next for Iran protests?

Tehran - Arab Today

Demonstrations are spreading across Iran and turning increasingly violent, but analysts say a lack of leadership and political support mean they may struggle to maintain momentum. Can the protests continue? "The more violent the protests become the sooner they will come to an end, regardless of whether the violence is started by riot police or the protesters," said Adnan Tabatabai,Read more

Iraq’s security intensifies measure after Sadrists’ protest

Mosul - Najlaa Al Taee

Leadership of Baghdad’s Operation revealed that it controlled explosives and over 160 mortars in different areas of the Iraqi capital, as the Iraqi security forces intensifies their measures in the major roads and streets of Baghdad after the demonstrations that hit the capital on Saturday. The security forces intercepted the roads leading to Tahrir Square in the center of BaghdadRead more

Paramilitary troops deployed after workers' wage protests

Dhaka - ArabToday

Hundreds of paramilitary troops have been deployed in a key apparel industrial zone on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka as thousands of garment workers continued demonstrations on Wednesday, demanding a hike in minimum monthly wage. source: XinhuaRead more

Turkish Authorities Ban Demonstrations in Ankara Due to Security Threats

Ankara - Arab Today

The Turkish authorities have banned all mass rallies and demonstrations in Ankara until November 30 due to security threats, according to a statement by the governor's office issued Monday. The decision, part of the state of emergency imposed in the wake of the failed coup of July 15, is based on tips that terrorist groups plan for attacks onRead more