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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Can BJP use Ram as a campaign tool during the election?
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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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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted