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Protests expand against SDF and US occupation in Syria
The US has recently confirmed that it has no plans of leaving Syria or ending sanctions against the country
Dec 27, 2022
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Jordan to boost security ahead of Iraq summit as it battles nationwide protests
Jordanian officials instructed security forces to put an end to all demonstrations and to strike any attempts to destabilize the kingdom with an 'iron fist'
Dec 18, 2022
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Police commander killed in Jordan as protests turn violent
Jordan's obligation to the IMF has hindered its ability to tackle the fuel crisis in the kingdom, triggering yet another nationwide strike
Dec 16, 2022
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Iran updates death toll for first time since start of protests
Tehran claims 300 people have lost their lives during protests and riots that started in mid-September, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini
Nov 29, 2022
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Iran’s Reformist Party seek referendum to end ‘crisis’ over protests
Iran also announced that the country would file a direct lawsuit against the US for its direct involvement in the unrest
Nov 09, 2022
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Iran charges 300 people over protests, four could face death penalty
Iranian officials blame Western countries for orchestrating the riots in an effort to destabilize the country
Oct 24, 2022
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Iran summons UK ambassador for ‘interventionist comments’ over protests
Tehran considers the British ambassador's comments to be 'based on fake and provocative interpretations'
Oct 05, 2022
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Sadrists spearhead protests on third anniversary of October revolution
The October Revolution protest movement is considered the largest grassroots mobilization in Iraq's modern history
Oct 01, 2022
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As Iran protests turn violent, hundreds of thousands turn out for counter-rallies
Police officers were stoned, torched and beaten by rioters on several occasions
Sep 23, 2022
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Google, Amazon employees set to hold protests against Israel deal
The protesters will rally against against their companies’ recent $1.2 billion-dollar contract with Israel, demanding for the cancellation of the Project Nimbus contract over Israel's human rights violations
Sep 04, 2022
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At least ten killed and dozens injured during protests in Baghdad
Reports of clashes between armed militias have erupted across the country, with conflicting reports about the number of casualties
Aug 29, 2022
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Counterprotests expected in Iraq after Al-Sadr supporters occupy parliament
Muqtada al-Sadr has called on his supporters to continue pushing with their 'spontaneous revolution' to overhaul Iraq's entire political system
Aug 01, 2022
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Iraq’s Coordination Framework cancels counter-protests amid fears of civil war
The progress made by the Coordination Framework after months of political deadlock ended with Muqtada al-Sadr supporters occupying the Iraqi parliament to block a prime ministerial nomination
Jul 31, 2022
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Protests erupt in Baghdad after attack by Turkey on tourist resort
Ankara claims 'they would not target' an area with civilians and said they will hold talks with Baghdad 'to determine who was behind the attack'
Jul 22, 2022
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Joe Biden meets with protests in the occupied West Bank
Protesters demanded justice for murdered Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aqla and an end to the violence inflicted on Palestinians by Israeli troops
Jul 15, 2022
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Protests loom in Iraq as Sadrist bloc coordinates ‘huge’ Friday prayers: Report
Sadrist officials expect a sit-in protest to be held outside Baghdad's Green Zone and believe protesters could storm the gates of the district
Jul 14, 2022
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Large protests in northern Syria against Turkish occupation
Turkish-backed militants have been accused of using the global fuel crisis to hike the prices of daily needs and embezzling millions in humanitarian aid
Jun 04, 2022
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UN envoy to Iraq warns political deadlock could lead to large-scale protests
Iraqi political parties remain unable to form a government seven months after parliamentary elections
May 18, 2022
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Protests ongoing in Iran over rising food prices
At least one person has died after the protests turned violent in the province of Khuzestan
May 16, 2022
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Dozens arrested in Syria’s Deir Ezzor as anti-SDF protests escalate
This month has seen an escalation of protests against the SDF in Deir Ezzor as living conditions deteriorate and the price of fuel and other commodities continue to rise
Mar 28, 2022
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Israeli president makes controversial visit to Turkey amid protests
Protesters in Istanbul burned Israeli flags as Herzog and Erdogan met to discuss the strengthening of bilateral ties
Mar 09, 2022
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Anti-SDF protests gain strength in Syria’s Deir Ezzor
Arab tribes are demanding the expulsion of SDF leaders from the region amid growing fuel and food shortages
Mar 03, 2022
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Bahrain protests grow against normalization with Israel
The majority of Bahraini citizens remain firmly opposed to the normalization deal with Israel and supportive of the Palestinian struggle
Feb 18, 2022
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Lebanese army protests against continued violations of their territory by Israel
Lebanon says Israel has been emboldened by the UN's failure to take any action against its conduct
Feb 12, 2022
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Iran following Kazakhstan situation ‘closely’ as violent mass protests continue
The extreme violence of the situation in Kazakhstan has worried West Asian countries
Jan 08, 2022
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Iraqis put an end to weekly protests against election results
Supporters of PMU-affiliated parties had been gathering outside Baghdad's Green Zone since mid-October to demand renewed ballots
Dec 31, 2021
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Amid protests, Iraq approves parliamentary election results
The approval comes despite contestation from PMU voters that results were invalid
Dec 28, 2021
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UPDATE: Fatah Alliance rejects final election results, warns protests will escalate in Iraq
Only five parliament seats changed hands following a vote recount by electoral authorities
Nov 30, 2021
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Protesters advance on Baghdad’s Green Zone after a bloody day of protests
Protests against last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq ran late into the night after government forces used live ammunition on citizens
Nov 05, 2021
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Dozens turn up for second anniversary of Beirut protests
Despite the wide calls for action, no more than one hundred people participated in the commemoration
Oct 18, 2021
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