Bahrain’s Ongoing Hunger Strikes and Protests, A Sign of Deepening Discontent
Mass hunger strikes within Bahraini prisons have sparked rare street protests in the kingdom, reminiscent of the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. Inmates in the country’s largest prison have been on a hunger strike for nearly five weeks, demanding improved conditions and protesting against mistreatment, medical neglect, and limited visitation rights. While the government claims only 116 prisoners are involved, activists report over 800 participants. These protests are against ongoing frustrations, including corruption, sectarian discrimination, and economic hardships since the 2011 uprising was suppressed. The hunger strikes signal the enduring resistance against authoritarian rule in Bahrain.
The real threat to Chad’s military rulers: unemployed youth
When Neldjibaye Madjissem graduated with a mathematics degree in 2015, he began searching for work as a school teacher. Six years on, he is still looking – and is angry. The 31-year-old blames Chad’s government for lack of work, mismanagement of oil revenues and corruption. No wonder people are protesting on the streets in their […]
