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Gaza war: South Africans hold pro-Palestinian protests

South Africa’s ruling party the African National Congress has long supported the Palestinians. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that Israel’s action in Gaza amounted to almost genocide. His comments come as international pressure for a humanitarian corridor into Gaza grows. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Johannesburg, South Africa. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #CapeTownProtests #Palestine #Gaza #SolidarityWithGaza #SolidarityWithPalestine #GazaAttack #GazaHospitalBombing #GazaHospitalAttack #GazaHospitalMassacre #AhliHospital #AhliBaptistHospital #GazaGenocide #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaUnderAttack #GazaBombardment #prayforgaza

Protests erupt after allegations of Senegalese leader’s detention

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he is being “illegally held” by security forces. Sonko has called on his supporters to protest, leading to fierce fighting between demonstrators and police in some neighbourhoods in Senegal’s capital. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Senegal #Protest #OusmaneSonko #Dakar

Tanzania strike: Hundreds of businesses shut down over new tax

Traders in Tanzania’s commercial hub Dar-es-Salaam are on strike in response to a new tax. It is a rare public protest against the government. More than 1,000 shops in the city’s busiest market have remained shut for a third day. Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Tanzania #Strike #Protest #Dar-es-Salaam

South Africa arrests 87 before planned antigovernment protest

Security forces say 87 people were arrested before a planned protest by South Africa’s third-largest party against the country’s economic woes. Thousands of people have marched through the streets of South Africa’s cities, demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation. Security forces guarded malls and roads to prevent violence and looting. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa has more from Pretoria, South Africa. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SouthAfrica #protest

Israelis rally for fifth week against Netanyahu’s judicial plans

Thousands of Israelis have braved heavy rain in Tel Aviv to protest against their government for a fifth consecutive Saturday. Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is the most right-wing in Israel’s history, and there is widespread anger about its proposals to weaken the powers of the Supreme Court. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from West Jerusalem. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Israel #Netanyahu #protests

Peru: Families demand justice for protesters killed by army

Peru’s top prosecutor has appointed a special unit to investigate the killings of 28 people during protests in December. Several men and children were killed in the city of Ayacucho when the army opened fire to protect the airport. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Ayacucho, Peru. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #Protests #Ayacucho #Army #Justice #Killing

Sri Lanka’s economic woes continue amid food, fuel shortages

Despite a leadership change in July, Sri Lankans are still dealing with long food and gas queues after months of protests over shortages. And amid the ongoing economic and political uncertainty, human rights groups have criticised President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government for continuing to keep protest leaders in jail. Al Jazeera’s @MinelleFernandez reports from Colombo, Sri Lanka. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SriLanka #protests

Protests continue to rock Peru with at least 20 people killed

Peruvian legislators have discussed ways to quell the political storm caused by the removal of former President Pedro Castillo. Two cabinet ministers have also resigned. Days of violent demonstrations followed Castillo’s impeachment on December 7 after he tried to dissolve Congress. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #Protests #PedroCastillo #Castillo #Police #Military

Amazon workers stage walkouts, protests on Black Friday

Amazon employees in more than 30 countries are striking in protest against the company’s labour policies. The actions coincided with one of the busiest shopping days of the year- Black Friday. Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Amazon #Strike #Workers #Labour #LabourRights #AmazonPrime #BlackFriday #Labor

Iran vows ‘decisive action’ as Mahsa Amini protests continue

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says protests against the government must be confronted decisively. There have been days of demonstrations triggered by the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody. Iran has restricted internet services and access to various messaging apps. Al Jazeera’s @Victoria Gatenby reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Iran #MahsaAmini #protests