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Tanzania is marking the first anniversary of a bloody election that left many traumatised. The October 29, 2025 election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after most of the opposition was excluded, triggered days of protests that security forces brutally suppressed. Many government critics say they still fear abduction, arbitrary arrest and politically motivated prosecutions.
More violence erupted in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydroelectric projects that locals are protesting. Also, India's top court will hear pleas against the poll body chief.
Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.
France is deploying some 70,000 police officers as fresh nationwide protests begin. A deadly shooting near Paris has additionally fueled tensions. DW has the latest.
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact across the world. Efforts to contain the coronavirus are vital to the health of the world’s population, but they are also exposing children to increased risk of violence – including maltreatment, gender-based violence and sexual exploitation. As leaders of organisations committed to ending violence against children, we come together in solidarity to share our deep concern, call for action and pledge our support to protect children from violence and reduce the impact of COVID-19 on children in every country and community. A third of the globa
Half of the world’s children, or approximately 1 billion children each year are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence, suffering injuries, disabilities and death, because countries have failed to follow established strategies to protect them. This is according to a new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNESCO, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children and the End Violence Partnership. “There is never any excuse for violence against children," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Direc
With government backing and little accountability, an ominous pattern casts a shadow over the Palestinian olive harvest.
Violence is on the rise in Iran's border region with Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Iran war could shift the strategic balance for militant groups operating in the area.
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that "nothing justifies" violence during an address to the nation on Sunday, a day after demonstrations drew hundreds of thousands of people to the streets to protest the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people over the weekend after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
Violence broke out across France, with more than half a million people taking to the streets over the weekend.
Violent clashes, fires, vandalism and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools. The French Interior Ministry said about 400 people were arrested nationwide. Our partner TV station France 2 examined who was involved in the violence during Saturday's protests.
Rubio wants ‘crackdown’ on settler violence after US journalist attack
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. The proposed legislation would create specialised police units to investigate sexual crimes, broaden the definition of incest, and introduce penalties for stalking and sending unsolicited explicit images. It also includes school interviews aimed at detecting abuse and violence. If adopted, the law would come into force in 2032. While the bill has broad political support, some NGOs have expressed disappointment with the final draft, arguing that key measures have been weakened or remove
While many verified images attest to police violence during high school demonstrations in France, a video of a young man with a viral face in recent days has actually been generated by IA. The image of a police officer beaten in the head by a high school student is also false.
A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum. Species that frequently fight or show mild aggression are not necessarily more likely to kill rivals, while extreme acts such as infanticide and lethal attacks appear to follow their own evolutionary patterns.
Attacks on Palestinians in the area are growing at unprecedented levels.
French lawmakers are set to debate a bill against gender-based and sexual violence. It aims to strengthen the entire process – from reporting crimes and investigation to protection and compensation for victims. The bill also targets online sexual abuse, including non-consensual content and AI-generated deepfakes. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports.
