Protests 2019-12-23 Lebanon protestors shun PM-designate's call for talks Leaders of the grassroots protest movement say they are not ready to extend their support to Hizbullah-backed prime minister-designate Hassan Diab. 2019-12-20 Sanctions imposed on Hizbullah financiers The latest round of sanctions targets three Lebanese businessmen who are accused of engaging in money laundering to support the party. 2019-12-18 Lebanon ups security at protest sites after violence Security has been stepped up in the Lebanese capital following a night of violence involving Hizbullah and Amal supporters. 2019-12-17 Dozens wounded as Hizbullah, Amal supporters clash with Lebanese police Supporters of Hizbullah and Amal tried to attack the main anti-government protest camp in central Beirut, in an attempt to undermine the largely peaceful protests. 2019-12-16 Amnesty raises Iran protest crackdown toll The rights watchdog accuses the Iranian authorities of carrying out a 'vicious crackdown' following the outbreak of nationwide protests. 2019-12-09 Iran's 'conspiracy' claims insult its people: analysts The regime's attempts to blame the popular uprising on foreign interference undermines the intelligence of the Iranian people. 2019-12-06 Exiled actress Farahani decries 'massacre' in Iran Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani says the Iranian people are 'suffering economically, politically and democratically'. 2019-12-04 Houthis increase recruitment efforts as tensions rise The move comes amid fears of a mass popular uprising connected with the anniversary of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh's death. 2019-12-03 Iran videos hit internet, revealing scope of crackdown Protests that broke out across the country in mid-November following a price hike on fuel prompted an 'unprecedented use of lethal force' by the Iranian regime. 2019-12-02 Iran unrest has killed 'at least 208': Amnesty Top Amnesty International official says the number of deaths present 'evidence that Iran’s security forces went on a horrific killing spree'. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
