Supporters Of Shiite Leader Al-Sadr Evacuate Government Quarters In Baghdad

After riots in Iraq, the Shiite preacher Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to withdraw. A nationwide curfew was lifted.

After two days of violent protests that left more than 37 dead, the first supporters of Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr left the government district in Baghdad. In a speech at his headquarters, al-Sadr had previously urged his supporters to evacuate the so-called Green Zone in the center within 60 minutes.

If they don't do this, he himself will withdraw from his own movement, al-Sadr said in a televised address. He apologized to the Iraqi people. He had hoped for peaceful protests.

The unrest in Iraq broke out after al-Sadr's announcement that he intends to withdraw from politics. He accused rivals of having ignored calls for reforms. His followers then took up arms. Several people were killed in the riots on Monday.

Desecration Of The Holy Quran In Sweden: Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns The Burning Of The Quran In Sweden

More than 40 people have been arrested so far in violent protests in Sweden following the announcement by a far-right group of plans to burn dozens of copies of the Quran.

These demonstrations have sparkled in the demonstrations against the announcement of police and the Quran burning in these protests.

The violent protests follow rallies by the extremist Danish-Swedish leader Rasmussen Peloden. Pelloden says he has burned the holy book of Islam and wants to do it again.

Kazakhstan Riots: Military Alliance Begins With Withdrawal From Kazakhstan

2,000 soldiers from the Russia-led military alliance supported the Kazakh regime during the protests. According to Russian sources, their mission has been accomplished.

The Russian -led military alliance CSTO has begun withdrawing its troops from  Kazakhstan. The soldiers have completed their mission and are now preparing their military equipment for loading into transport aircraft of the Russian Air Force, said the Ministry of Defense in Moscow. The emergency services would then return to their bases.

He Wants To Set Limits For NATO

Does Vladimir Putin really believe that he can protect Russia's security through military expansion? The opposite would be the case.

The meeting of the NATO-Russia Council on Wednesday in Brussels is the second stop in the conference marathon on European security. This time the European states are allowed to take part, at least those that belong to NATO.

At the beginning on Monday, during the Russian-US-American talks in Geneva, the unpleasant impression could arise that once again the great powers wanted to decide among themselves over the fate of the continent. There was even talk of "Yalta" as if Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin intended to divide Europe up into spheres of interest again, as did Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill in February 1945.

Kazakhstan: Step Out Of The Shadows

Kassym-Schomart Tokayev was long considered the puppet of the old Kazakh dictator Nursultan Nazarbayev. Has the president used the crisis to consolidate his power?

They were images of brute force that went around the world: burned-out cars, charred facades, shots and deaths. Scenes like from a war. But as quickly as the Kazakh crisis came , it seems to have ended again as quickly. At least this is the impression that Kazakh President Kassym-Schomart Tokayev wants to convey.

"The black days," Tokayev said in a speech to the House of Commons on Tuesday, "are over." Behind him the light blue flag of Kazakhstan with the yellow sun, in front of him the MPs, listening motionlessly.

Myanmar: Former Leader Of Myanmar "Aung San Suu Kyi" Sentenced An Additional Four Years In Prison

A court has sentenced the disempowered Prime Minister of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, to four more years in prison. Among other things, it is about the possession of radios.

Myanmar's disempowered Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison by a court.

The 76-year-old was found guilty in two cases of illegal import and possession of walkie-talkies and in one case of violating corona regulations, according to a judicial officer. In connection with the radio equipment, she is said to have disregarded telecommunications and import-export laws.

Kazakhstan: At Least 167 Dead & More Than 5,135 Arrested Since Violent Protests Began

According to government sources, 167 people have died and 5,135 have been arrested since the riots began in Kazakhstan.

At least 167 people have died in the unrest that is taking place this week in Kazakhstan, of which 103 have taken place in the economic capital Almaty, various media reported today, citing the health ministry.

This balance, which has not been able to be verified independently, is on the rise. Authorities had so far reported 26 protesters and 16 members of the security forces dead, as well as more than 2,000 injured.

News From ALMATY: Former Kazakhstan Intelligence Chief Arrested For High Treason

Karim Masimov, a close ally of the country's founding president Nursultan Nazarbayev, has been fired from his post as head of the KNB after protesters broke into government buildings in Almaty.

The former head of the Kazakhstan intelligence agency has been detained on suspicion of high treason, this body said on Saturday, after being dismissed amid recent violent protests.

Riots In Kazakhstan: Kazakh Government Reports 26 Deaths And More Than 3,000 Arrests

According to President Kassym-Shomart Tokayev, the constitutional order in Kazakhstan has been restored. The government confirms civilian deaths for the first time.

According to the Interior Ministry, 26 demonstrators were killed during the protests against the government in Kazakhstan.

In addition, there were more than 3,000 arrests, reported the state broadcaster Khabar 24, citing the ministry. The authority therefore spoke of "armed criminals". Another 18 demonstrators were injured.

Military Alliance Led By Russia Has Arrived In Kazakhstan

The first soldiers of a peacekeeping force led by Russia have arrived in Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, the country has opened the first proceedings against demonstrators.

Because of the violent protests in Kazakhstan, the first soldiers of a peacekeeping force led by Russia have arrived in the country. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced. 

The Kazakh head of state Kassym-Shomart Tokayev had previously discussed a "terrorist threat" and requested military aid from the Russian-led military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Kazakhstan: Shots In The Kazakh City Of Almaty, Eight Police Officers Have Been Killed And 317 Injured

Rioting broke out again in the Kazakh metropolis of Almaty, and according to the media there were several dead. The US and EU called on the government to exercise moderation. So far, Eight police officers have been killed and 317 injured in riots in Kazakhstan.

In the Kazakh metropolis of Almaty, the protests continue for the third day in a row. 

Police and protesters clashed again, according to several news outlets. Shots could be heard. The police told the Interfax news agency that several troublemakers had been "eliminated".

France: Thousands Demonstrate In Paris Against Violence Against Women

Demonstrators are calling for the French government to take action against domestic violence. In France, an average of one woman was killed every three days this year.

Thousands of people took to the streets in Paris against violence against women and discrimination. According to the organizers, around 50,000 demonstrators took part in a protest march through the city center. The police reported 18,000 participants. They called on the government to take further measures against domestic violence and the high number of so-called femicides - killing women because of their gender.