Civil Unrest
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For the hijab protests in Iran to become a revolution, the military would need to change sides
In 1979 the decision of military commanders not to fire on protesters led to the revolution. There is no sign of that yet.
Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, The Conversation
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How Jacob Zuma put the squeeze on South Africa – and what that means for the country’s future
After the former president was imprisoned on July 7, widespread looting has followed. The nation’s stability has never seemed more fragile.
Imraan Coovadia
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Ethiopian conflict could have been avoided if both parties had negotiated – but it isn’t too late
The country cannot afford the continuation of the conflict that has already cost thousands of lives.
Yonatan T Fessha, The Conversation
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Why Ethiopia is on the brink of a civil war
The Ethiopian central government has launched a military offensive against forces of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.
Asafa Jalata, The Conversation
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Police firing in India has killed two civilians per week over the past seven years
Rajasthan reported the maximum occasions (35) where police resorted to firing in 2015, followed by Maharashtra (33) and Uttar Pradesh (29).
Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com
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Boys will be boys: Everything you wanted to know about the current crisis in Pakistan
Despite Sunday's announcement that further violence was undesirable, the Army could well be biding its time before effecting a coup.
Saim Saeed
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography