![Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/51560491735_TBBLUEFORSUDANjpg.jpg)
Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests
After the military takeover, there were extended internet blackouts in an apparent effort to hamper the protest movement.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71625022040_CHINA.jpg)
In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law
Critics of the legislation, including some Western governments and rights groups, say it has been used to crush dissent.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61617095891_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks
The charges come while leaders of pro-democracy protests are in jail awaiting trial for alleged royal insults.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![Thai women use pro-democracy protests to challenge sexism Thai women use pro-democracy protests to challenge sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603293291_AntigovernmentBangko.jpg)
Thai women use pro-democracy protests to challenge sexism
It's an act unthinkable before the protests that have roiled the country in recent months.
Tue Nov 03 2020
![Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591761021_hongkong.jpg)
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests
Protesters had defied a ban on gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Wed Jun 10 2020
![Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478439292_HongKong.jpg)
Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest
In chaotic scenes reminiscent of mass pro-democracy protests in 2014, demonstrators charged metal fences set up by police outside China's liaison office in the semi-autonomous city .
Sun Nov 06 2016
![Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist at China's request Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist at China's request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61471240808_JoshuaWong.jpg)
Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist "at China's request"
Thailand on Wednesday barred entry to a Hong Kong student activist who helped organise pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled city in 2014, with a newspaper saying he had been "blacklisted".
Wed Oct 05 2016
![Hong Kong votes in 2015 district level elections Hong Kong votes in 2015 district level elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448164679_hongkong.jpg)
Hong Kong votes in 2015 district level elections
Hong Kong votes in district level elections on Sunday that will mark the first real test of public sentiment since pro-democracy protests crippled parts of the Chinese-controlled city last year.
Sun Nov 22 2015
![One month into HK protests, defiance on the streets One month into HK protests, defiance on the streets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41413428142_295x200.jpg)
One month into HK protests, defiance on the streets
A month into the mass pro-democracy protests gripping Hong Kong, the movement is under pressure to keep up momentum -- but those on the streets say their vigil has already changed the city for good.
Tue Oct 28 2014
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Hong Kong civil servants back at work as protests subside
Hong Kong civil servants returned to work at the government's headquarters Monday as pro-democracy protests which have paralysed the area for more than a week subsided.
Mon Oct 06 2014
![Pro-democracy protests hit Hong Kong's core retail sector Pro-democracy protests hit Hong Kong's core retail sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/41412485658_295x200.jpg)
Pro-democracy protests hit Hong Kong's core retail sector
Hong Kong retailers have taken a huge hit from week-long mass protests that have brought the city to a standstill.
Sun Oct 05 2014
![Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/61412467825_295x200.jpg)
Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators
Fresh clashes broke out at Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests early Sunday with riot police using batons and pepper spray to fight back demonstrators.
Sun Oct 05 2014
![Hong Kong's protest leaders: Faces of the 'umbrella revolution' Hong Kong's protest leaders: Faces of the 'umbrella revolution'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81412398063_120x90.jpg)
Hong Kong's protest leaders: Faces of the 'umbrella revolution'
From a 17-year-old student firebrand to academics, lawyers, bankers and a Baptist minister, the most prominent leaders of the pro-democracy protests sweeping Hong Kong span a range of occupations.
Sat Oct 04 2014
![Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/81412381052_295x200.jpg)
Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes
Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspected members of triad criminal gangs over clashes at ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Fri Oct 03 2014
![No Malaysians arrested, injured in Hong Kong democracy protests No Malaysians arrested, injured in Hong Kong democracy protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/51411799970_295x200.jpg)
No Malaysians arrested, injured in Hong Kong democracy protests
The Malaysian consulate general in Hong Kong confirmed there had been no reports of Malaysians having been injured or arrested in the escalating protests in the city.
Wed Oct 01 2014