Archive List for political crisis

Repression concerns as Tunisia’s president gets 90% election win | AJ #shorts

Tunisia’s president Kais Saied has won the presidential election by a landslide but with a historically low turnout, after a host of opposition candidates were prevented from running. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith has been following the results. 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 @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus heading to Bangladesh | AJ #shorts

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus departed France Wednesday, heading to Bangladesh to lead the country’s interim government after mass protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 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 @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Korean Demilitarised Zone: New hiking trails opened for visitors

New trails have been opened up for visitors to get a close-up look at the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea. Running 250km across the Korean Peninsula, it is seen as a barometer of inter-Korean relations. Those have become increasingly tense in recent months. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride went on a media visit to part of the frontier in Ganghwa County, which borders North Korea. – 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 #DemilitarisedZone #SouthKorea #NorthKorea

Mass protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in anger, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired the Defence Minister for criticising his judicial overhaul plans. Protesters breached the barricades near Netanyahu’s home in West Jerusalem, and blocked main roads around Tel Aviv. The United States is urging Israeli leaders to find a compromise. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim has more from occupied East 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 #Protests

A year of chaos: Looking back on 2022 in UK politics

Political turmoil and the cost-of-living crisis have roiled Britain this year. It has seen three prime ministers who have yet to tame the spiralling inflation rate. While disgruntled workers have launched strikes that have almost brought the nation to its knees. Al Jazeera’s @AndrewSimmons reports from London, the UK. Warning: The report contains flashing images. – 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 #UnitedKingdom #UK #politics

Peru political crisis as poor communities demand change

Peru has been living through a political crisis since former president Pedro Castillo was impeached and jailed last week after attempting to dissolve Congress. But aside from the immediate causes of protests there are deeper underlying issues. Al Jazeera’s @JohnHolman went to Buena Vista, on the outskirts of the capital, to find out more. – 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 #Peru #politicalcrisis #poverty

Peru’s former President Castillo ‘wants violence to end’

A lawyer for Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has told Al Jazeera he is willing to give up his demand to be reinstated if it will stop protests that have swept the country. Castillo was impeached and arrested on charges of rebellion and conspiracy this month. Protesters have been demanding his release and early elections. Al Jazeera’s @JohnHolman reports from Lima, Peru. – 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 #Peru #political crisis

‘Don’t shoot!’: Protests grip Peru amid political turmoil

In Peru, the government has declared a five-day curfew in 15 regions across the country. That comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to keep former President Pedro Castillo in detention for the next 18 months. At least 14 people have been killed in week-long protests that were sparked by the country’s political crisis. 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 #Politics #Protest #Elections #Government

Peru judge denies ex-President Castillo’s bid to end detention

Peru’s Defence Minister has declared a state of emergency on highways and called in the military to protect key infrastructure. The move aims to stop blockades set up by protesters angry about the removal of the former president. They want Pedro Castillo freed from jail. He is accused of an attempted coup and was arrested last week. At least seven people have been killed in the unrest. Al Jazeera’s @MarianaSanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – 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 #Peru #protests #politics

Peru’s new President Boluarte names Cabinet amid protests

Protests continue across Peru even after the new leader, Dina Boluarte, has sworn in her cabinet. Police have been out in force as supporters of former President Pedro Castillo demanded his release. Castillo was impeached and arrested on Wednesday. Demonstrators are now calling for early elections. Al Jazeera’s @MarianaSanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – 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 #Peru #politcs #protests