The streets of Caracas are alive with the sound of dissent. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the capital was engulfed in flames, quite literally, with tires burning on bridges and a motorcycle rally weaving through the city center. The images are stark, the tensions palpable. But what led to this fiery crescendo, and what does it mean for the embattled President Nicolás Maduro?
In the heart of Nairobi's bustling financial district, a solemn gathering took place, echoing the cries of those who have lost their lives in a wave of protests. As families of the victims carried a makeshift coffin towards the president's office, their mission was clear: to demand justice for the fallen. Amidst the chaos, one organizer, Bona Mangi, stood defiant, "We are here to protest police killings and brutality," he declared, before being swiftly arrested.
In the heart of Bangladesh, tensions continue to escalate as students誓師, vowing to keep the streets filled with protest. The Supreme Court's recent decision to scrap most of the government job quotas, which had been the focal point of their demonstrations, has done little to quell the unrest. With over 150 lives lost in a single week of violence, the question that looms large is: Can peace be restored in a nation on the brink?
In Bangladesh, violence has escalated, leaving at least 39 dead in clashes between protesters and police. As internet services went down across most of the country, hundreds were injured as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesting students. What sparked these protests, and why has the situation escalated to such extremes?