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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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'
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 have arrested eight suspected members of triad criminal gangs over clashes at ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Hong Kong: A city divided
Facts about the current pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong - the worst political crisis since its 1997 handover.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Protests disrupt Hong Kong travel and businesses
Pro-democracy protests brought widespread travel chaos to Hong Kong Monday with many schools and businesses shuttered but the city's stock exchange said it would operate as usual.
Mon Sep 29 2014