The Era of Faked CCTV Has Truly Arrived
While Jamal Khashoggi was being carefully slaughtered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, a (clumsy and not much alike) man was trying out his shoes and clothes. The plan was…
Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace
For the past five weeks, thousands of Iranians, led by courageous young women, have taken to the streets of dozens of cities around the country, driven to action by the…
Iran Blocks Instagram, WhatsApp Access As Custody Death Protests Intensify
Connections have slowed significantly since protests erupted.Tehran: Iran blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp and imposed drastic restrictions on internet access Thursday as the official casualties from six nights of…
Protest Hides in Plain Sight in Hong Kong
On a particularly clear day, I ascended Lion’s Rock, an iconic peak in Kowloon which offers stunning vistas of Hong Kong to the intrepid hiker. In 2019, the grandiose cliff…
‘How Are They Weapons? That’s Only a Flashlight!’
By late August, as the government continued to stonewall the protesters’ growing demands, many young people became more desperate. They routinely relied on Molotovs, bonfires, bricks, lighter fluid, and anything…
The Centuries-Old History of Setting Yourself on Fire As Protest
Photo: Rena Schild (Shutterstock) Over the weekend, a climate activist from Colorado died after setting himself on fire in front of the United States Supreme Court. Wynn Bruce’s self-immolation coincided…
In the 2008 Olympics, Beijing Felt Like an Open Door. In 2022, It’s Closed
Offline, journalists figured out ways to travel around the country, aided by loosened rules around foreign reporting. “In 2008, the authorities perceived that they needed us more than we needed…
“No To Military Rule”: How An Anti-Coup Protest In Sudan Gained Momentum
At least five people were killed on November 13 by security forces seeking to stem anti-coup protestsKhartoum, Sudan: A police general was killed Thursday in Sudan’s latest pro-democracy protest against…
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Clears Bill Seeking Property Damages From Protesters
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly today passed a bill relating to recovery and redressal of damage to public and private properties during strikes, protests and communal riots.The bill passed…
Who Is Guy Fawkes?
Today, the fifth of November, is Britain’s Guy Fawkes Day—a national holiday that memorializes a revolutionary group’s plot to blow up Parliament and bring down the government. It’s fitting, honestly,…