Protests Protests 2020-07-17 Iran must quash death sentences against protestors: UN experts UN rights experts also called for an 'independent and impartial investigation into allegations of torture' against the three facing sentences. Protests 2020-05-20 Amnesty urges probe into 'ruthless' Iran protest killings The rights group says it has evidence that 304 men, women and children were killed by Iran's security forces during the crackdown. Protests 2020-04-22 Are Iran's prison riots a sign of renewed public unrest? Iran's crackdown against prisoners protesting over COVID-19 safety concerns aims to prevent social uprisings, as public anger mounts. 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. Protests 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. Protests 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. Protests 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. 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. 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. Protests 2019-12-06 Exiled actress Farahani decries 'massacre' in Iran Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani says the Iranian people are 'suffering economically, politically and democratically'. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
