Protesters clashed with police in Senegal on Friday as young people took to the streets nationwide in support of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was arrested Wednesday. (March 5)
Demonstrators in Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday defied the military rulers who ousted the country's elected government. Protesters called for a strong international response, after a military crackdown on protests killed 38 people this week. (March 5)
Associated Press reporter Jonathan Lemire rejected the idea that there was any violence that took place after the death of George Floyd last year while being quick to condemn the Capitol Hill violence that took place on Jan. 6.
A newly proposed bill in Tennessee would make it even more difficult to protest in the state -- by making obstructing a highway a felony and giving immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill those in the way.
A UN spokesperson is calling video showing the arrest of AP journalist Thein Zaw in Myanmar "extremely disturbing." Video shows Zaw photographing security forces charging at anti-coup protesters when he was placed in a chokehold and arrested. (March 4)
