Coup

Myanmar arrests 21 over alleged donations to opposition-linked fundraising platform

After Myanmar's military coup in 2021, the junta designated the National Unity Government and its allies as "terrorist organisations".

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021; illustrative.
 Labor protests and strikes have intensified in recent weeks. The photo shows workers at the Iran Berk factory in Rasht gathering and striking over 19 months of unpaid wages.

Islamic Republic has no option but to wage war to survive, Iranian student says - interview

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with Myanmar's Resident Representative and Head of Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Arnaude de Baecque, in Naypyidaw, Myanmar August 3, 2026.

Detained Myanmar leader met by Red Cross for first contact since ousting of gov't in coup

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks to the press as he takes part in a roundtable discussion regarding the situation in Iran at the Dutch parliament in The Hague on July 6, 2026; illustrative.

Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change


Sudan military rivals fight for power, 56 civilians killed

The military and RSF, which numbers some 100,000 members, have been competing for power as political factions negotiate forming a transitional government.

 Heavy smoke bellows above buildings in the vicinity of the Khartoum's airport on April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the Sudanese capital. - Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital on April 15, 2023.

World calls for quick ceasefire in Sudan

Sudan's main paramilitary group said it had seized the presidential palace, the army chief's residence and Khartoum international airport on Saturday in an apparent coup attempt.

 Smoke rises in Omdurman, near Halfaya Bridge, during clashes between the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army as seen from Khartoum North, Sudan April 15, 2023.

Sudan: Paramilitary group says it has control of palace, Khartoum airport

The Sudanese army said the RSF had tried to attack its troops after witnesses reported heavy gunfire in multiple parts of the country.

 People march to the presidential palace, protesting against military rule following the coup in Khartoum, Sudan December 19, 2021

Israel's Right, Left need a chill pill and some humility - opinion

The government’s my-way-or-the-highway rush to revolutionize Israel’s basic rules of the road has triggered a my-way-or-the-highway resistance.

 A MASS protest against the government’s proposed changes to the legal system took place on Saturday night in Tel Aviv.

Brazil police make arrests, probe coup attempt in Bolsonaro riots

Thursday's operation was related to a riot on December 12, the day Lula's victory was certified.

 A man uses his hand to cover his mouth during a protest held by supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro against President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who won a third term following the presidential election run-off, at the Army Headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, November 15, 2022

Rescue mission for Israelis in Peru completed successfully

Dozens of Israelis got stuck in the country after political unrest crippled the transportation systems - now they are on the way home.

 Demonstrators blockades a railway track following weeks of protests sparked by the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro, in Chilca, Peru December 16, 2022.

Israelis stuck in Peru amid demonstrations and protests blocking airports

Demonstrations and political violence have been ongoing in the Latin American country since the arrest of president Pedro Castillo.

 Demonstrators stand on an airport tarmac amid violent protests following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Ayacucho, Peru December 15, 2022.

Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot

Prosecutors allege that many of the suspects were members of the "Reichsbuerger" (Citizens of the Reich) movement, which does not believe in the existence of the modern German state.

 People take part in demonstrations following the killing of a German man in Chemnitz, in Chemnitz, Germany September 1, 2018.

German lawmakers want security review after failed coup plot

Sebastian Hartmann: "The Bundestag should also review its security concept. Personally, I feel safe, but my confidence is not boundless."

 Police secures the area after 25 suspected members and supporters of a far-right group, that the interior ministry claimed posed a terrorist threat, were detained during raids across Germany, in Frankfurt, Germany December 7, 2022.

Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government

The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.

 Soldiers block the road to stop the advance of protesters against junta leader Paul-Henri Damiba, on a street in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso September 30, 2022.