Internal Unrest

Army evacuates former Sri Lankan PM from besieged residence

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Heavily armed troops have evacuated outgoing Sri Lankan Prime Minister from his official residence in Colombo after thousands of protesters breached the main gate in the worst violence in weeks of protests over economic crisis.
2022-05-10 10:35
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at protestors, one killed

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Fresh protests erupted in Sudan on Monday to demand full civilian rule, amid UN-mediated talks to salvage the country’s transition to democracy.
2022-01-24 23:31
Iran, Kazakhesan FMs stress expanding, solidifying relations

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iran and Kazakhstan foreign ministers discussed the most important bilateral and regional issues in a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening.
2022-01-12 21:26
Alikhan Smailov named Kazakhstan's Prime Minister

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev nominated Alikhan Smailov for prime minister on Tuesday, and the lower house of parliament swiftly voted him in during a session broadcast live on state television.
2022-01-11 10:20
Khatibzadeh:

Foreign parties seeking to foment instability in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) –Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that it is clear that current changes in Kazakhstan are an internal matter but some foreign parties are taking advantage of situation, trying to foment unrest and instability in the country.
2022-01-07 09:30
Kazakh president’s residence set on fire: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Kazakh president’s residence and the mayor’s office in Almaty where protests continue are engulfed by fire. Despite a state of emergency declared in the city last night.
2022-01-05 19:45
US seeks to destabilize Cuba: FM Rodríguez

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Cuban foreign minister has said that the US is coordinating a protest in his country with the aim of creating unrest.
2021-11-11 12:30
Pres. Rouhani:

Rights of protesters in Khuzestan must be fully respected

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Reacting to recent protests in southern province of Khuzestan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need for respecting right of people to protest for tough livelihood conditions caused by draught and extreme heat.
2021-07-23 13:07
In an interventionist move:

US backs protests in southern Iranian province of Khuzestan

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – While supporting protests in southern Iranian province of Khuzestan, US State Department Spokesman claimed that Washington is closely monitoring the events.
2021-07-22 13:19
Over 210 people killed in riots in South Africa: minister

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The death toll from riots in the South African provinces KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has increased to 212, according to a South African high-ranking official.
2021-07-17 18:30
VIDEO: Paris protests over privacy law turn tense

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Demonstrators marched through Paris on Saturday to protest against a proposed security bill. Police and marchers clashed during the protests against the controversial bill.
2021-01-31 11:45
Iranians' vigilance foils enemies plots: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of IRGC said that the insight of the people and the vigilance of the IRGC and the Basij foiled the enemy's plot to achieve its goal in November last year.
2020-11-23 12:03
National Guard activated amid 'violent' protests in Portland

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – As the winner of the 2020 US presidential race is still unclear, protests have erupted across the country. In Portland, protests turned violent which led to the activation of the National Guard.
2020-11-05 11:02
Over 1,000 anti-Trump protesters gather near White House

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – More than a thousand opponents of US President Donald Trump rallied near the White House to protest against him.
2020-11-04 12:23
VIDEO: Protesters, police scuffle in Washington

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Washington Police and protestors tussled on Tuesday evening as the crowd was awaiting the results of the 2020 election.
2020-11-04 12:11
VIDEO: Clashes between supporters of both US candidates

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The video shows some clashes between supporters of both US candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden before the final result of election would be announced.
2020-11-04 11:46
Protests erupt in US cities amid Election night

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to protest early announced results.
2020-11-04 11:17
Trump accuses Democrats of creating unrest

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – In his latest remarks, US President Donald Trump said that the possible unrest after his election victory will take place in Democratic-led cities.
2020-11-04 07:37
VIDEO: US businesses bracing for unrest

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Shop-owners in cities across the United States are boarding up windows as they brace for unrest following the US election.
2020-11-03 18:25
US National Guard on alert as unrest looms

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – As the fear of violent unrest after the US Presidential election increases, some states have called on the National Guard to be prepared to face threats.
2020-11-03 17:44
Prof. Entessar:

Risk of US election aftermath violence can't be discounted

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Political scientist says American society is heavily armed and gun sales have skyrocketed in recent weeks, so the possibility of violence in the aftermath of US election can not be discounted.
2020-11-01 23:05
VIDEO: Nightly looting of stores in Philadelphia

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Public outrage and riots have erupted in several parts of Philadelphia following the shooting of 27-year-old black American Walter Wallace by police.
2020-10-28 19:00
Kyrgyzstan president resigns after unrest

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov has resigned after 10 days of unrest following a disputed election, saying he wants to prevent clashes between security forces and protesters who have demanded his removal from office.
2020-10-15 12:40
American academic predicts violent unrest after US election

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – An American academic says that there may be some peaceful demonstrations and violent unrest after the November 3 presidential elections in the US but there will not be a civil war.
2020-10-12 15:01
Kremlin dismisses any interference in US protests

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The ongoing riots in the United States is the country’s domestic affair and Russia is not meddling in these events and is not going to do this, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
2020-06-01 17:59
By: Mehdi Bakhshi

Seminary students gather in Qom due to UK envoy’s return to Iran

QOM, Jan. 25 (MNA) – A group of Qom Seminary students gathered in front of the office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qom due to British ambassador’s return to Iran, protesting the UK ambassador Rob Macaire’s move in attending an illegal protest in Tehran on January 11.
2020-01-25 20:30
British amb. leaves Iran on Tuesday

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – British ambassador to Iran Robert Macaire has left Iran in accordance with the terms and conditions on Tuesday night.
2020-01-15 12:26
Iran summons UK envoy over his presence in unlawful gathering held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned the UK ambassador to Tehran over his participation in an unlawful gathering held in front of Tehran Amir Kabir University on Saturday night.
2020-01-12 17:02
MPs call on Iranian Foreign Minister to pursue British amb.’s presence in Tehran’s unrest

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Some members of the Iranian parliament warned against the presence of the British ambassador among demonstrators on Saturday, calling on Iranian Foreign Minister to pursue the matter.
2020-01-12 12:46
IRGC spox:

Rioters trained to kill people in Nov. unrest in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Spokesman Second Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said that rioters had been trained to kill and murder people in the recent unrest in Iran.
2019-12-31 22:43