Demonstrators have closed several roads and faced heavy repression from security forces. Meanwhile, the Paz government has accused former president Evo Morales of being behind the mass protests.

Palestine solidarity activists were found guilty of public order breach in a decision described as “shocking” by movements.

Withdrawing from the case, the complainant and the key witness named in the chargesheet has accused the police of fabricating charges and weaponizing the criminal justice system.

Over 50 organizations issued a joint statement condemning both the arrests and illegal demolition of houses. They demanded the immediate release of all the activists and a halt to illegal demolitions.

CONAIE reports that at least two people have been killed so far and more than a hundred have been injured. The government defends the actions of the security forces and promises to end the national strike in a few days.

The protests on September 28 denounced corruption and insecurity. The government responded with a heavy hand.

The arrest and bail release of Gambian anti-corruption activists has ignited concern over government repression. Their detention coincides with the controversial removal of Auditor General Momodou Ceesay, who resisted political interference in corruption investigations.

Five hundred people have pledged to join a protest demanding the de-proscription of Palestine Action, banned by Keir Starmer’s government.

Angola, one of Africa’s top oil producers, is in turmoil after protests erupted over a sharp fuel price hike driven by IMF-backed subsidy cuts.

The repression took place during the usual Wednesday demonstration demanding better living conditions for Argentine seniors and the reversal of neoliberal measures.

A judge in a German court ruled that the ban on activity imposed on renowned Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah was unlawful.

The demonstrations, which have lasted more than 70 days, have been firmly repressed by the Mulino government, which has affirmed that it will not repeal the social security law that has caused so much controversy.