Protests in Egypt

Tens of thousands of Iraqis massed in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on Nov. 1 in the biggest demonstrations since anti-government protests erupted a month ago, defying security forces that have killed scores of people and harshly criticizing Iran's involvement in the country's affairs.

Twelve anti-government demonstrators were killed on Oct. 6 in ongoing protests in the capital Baghdad, the latest fatalities in six days of clashes that have left more than 100 dead and thousands wounded.

Over 350 people have been arrested across Egypt in the latest wave of demonstrations against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, according to a Cairo-based non-governmental organization. 

Climate protesters marched through Paris for a second day on Sept. 21 in a rally that saw sporadic clashes between masked demonstrators and police who also broke up "yellow vest" groups trying to stage unauthorised gatherings in the capital.

Hundreds of Egyptians staged protests on Sept. 20 in Cairo and other cities against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Turkey's president on June 18 condemned "the Western world and humanity" for looking on as former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi died after being toppled and tortured in prison.     

Egypt's first popularly elected president, Mohamed Morsi, was buried early on June 18 in the presence of only his family members and lawyers, said a source with his legal team.

Hong Kong's embattled leader on June 15 suspended a hugely divisive bill that would allow extraditions to China, in a major climbdown following unprecedented unrest, but protesters vowed to press ahead with a mass June 16 rally.

Sudanese police fired warning shots June 9 to disperse protesters building roadblocks in the capital, as part of a civil disobedience campaign against the ruling generals following a bloody crackdown that left dozens dead.

French police said they arrested more than 200 "yellow vest" demonstrators in Paris on April 20 as clashes broke out with demonstrators turning out for a 23rd week of anti-government protests.