Tens of thousands of Hungarians, led by opposition figure Péter Magyar, protested in Budapest on December 13, 2025, demanding Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's resignation. The demonstrations were sparked by new child abuse allegations in state-run juvenile institutions, following a previous scandal that led to high-profile resignations.
Thousands have taken to the streets across Romania, including Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași, protesting alleged judicial corruption. The demonstrations were sparked by the investigative documentary 'Captured Justice' by Recorder, which exposed systemic manipulation within the judiciary. Protesters demand resignations and reforms.
Thousands of Albanians from Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia gathered in Skopje's Skanderbeg Square on December 13, 2025, to protest the ongoing trials of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Organizers, primarily the OVL-UCK, called for justice and the release of figures like Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi, who face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The 'Kick Out Black Pete' (KOZP) movement has declared victory in its 15-year campaign against the blackface tradition of Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands. The group, led by Jerry Afriyie, announced it would cease operations, citing a significant shift towards 'Sooty Petes' and a decline in traditional blackface portrayals across the country.
Tens of thousands across Europe, including 50,000 in Paris, rallied on November 29-30, 2025, demanding a permanent ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and justice for Palestinians amidst Israel's war on Gaza. Major demonstrations also took place in London, Rome, and Geneva.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party established its new youth organization, 'Generation Deutschland,' in Giessen on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The founding convention was met with widespread protests involving over 25,000 demonstrators, leading to clashes with police and significant delays to the event.
Victoria Police have been granted expanded powers for six months, allowing warrantless pat-downs, car searches, and move-on directions in Melbourne's CBD and surrounding areas. The move, effective until May 29, 2026, is aimed at combating rising crime but has drawn strong criticism from human rights and legal groups over civil liberties and racial profiling concerns.
Hundreds of women marched in Mexico City on November 25, 2025, to protest pervasive gender violence and femicide, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Authorities reported a peaceful demonstration amidst calls for justice and governmental action.
Hundreds of South African women, organized by Women for Change, staged lie-down protests in Johannesburg and other cities on November 21, 2025, demanding urgent action against gender-based violence and femicide. The demonstrations, held a day before the G20 Summit, highlighted the country's femicide rate, which is five times the global average. The government responded by declaring GBV a national disaster.
Authorities in Mexico City have issued warnings regarding a planned 'Generation Z' protest march on Thursday, November 20, 2025, coinciding with the Mexican Revolution Day parade. The demonstration, which follows a previous violent protest, will take two routes, including one from the Angel of Independence to the Zócalo, and is driven by demands for justice, security, and anti-corruption measures.
Calvin Duncan, who spent nearly 30 years wrongfully incarcerated, has won the election to become New Orleans' chief criminal court record keeper. He defeated incumbent Darren Lombard with 68% of the vote in the November 15 runoff, campaigning on a platform of transparency and improved access to court records.
Thousands gathered in Skopje, North Macedonia, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to demand justice for the 63 victims of the Pulse nightclub fire in Kocani. The protest precedes a major trial involving 34 individuals and three companies accused of 'serious crimes against public security' following the March 16, 2025, tragedy.
The reopened inquest into the 1977 death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in South Africa has been postponed to January 30, 2026. The delay is to allow for case management and the finalization of state-funded legal representation for the 'persons of interest' in the case.
The reopened inquest into the 1977 death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has been postponed to January 30, 2026, in South Africa. The delay is to allow 'persons of interest,' identified as former police officers Johan Beneke and Daniel Siebert, to finalize state-funded legal representation. Biko, a prominent leader of the Black Consciousness Movement, died in police custody from extensive brain injuries.
The reopened inquest into the 1977 death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has been postponed to January 30, 2026, by the Gqeberha High Court in South Africa. The delay is to finalize state funding for the legal representation of two former police officers identified as persons of interest in the case.
The reopened inquest into the 1977 death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in South Africa has been postponed to January 30, 2026. The delay is to allow 'persons of interest,' two former police officers, to secure state-funded legal representation, marking another chapter in the decades-long pursuit of justice for the Black Consciousness Movement leader.
Thousands of supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and seven allied Islamist parties rallied in Dhaka on November 11, 2025, pressing the interim government to legalize the 'July Charter' through a referendum and introduce a proportional representation system for the upcoming national election. The parties presented a five-point demand, threatening further agitation if their calls are not met.
Rio de Janeiro police are investigating the death of four-year-old Henry Borel Medeiros. His mother, Monique Medeiros, and stepfather, Dr. Jairinho, are accused of his murder, which autopsy reports indicate was caused by blunt force trauma. The case has sparked widespread public outrage and protests across Brazil.
Preview events at the new Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, were disrupted by protesters on November 9, 2025, leading to the cancellation of all opening events. The protest stems from an ongoing dispute over the ownership and control of repatriated Benin Bronzes.
A protest erupted in Ahvaz, Iran, on November 6, 2025, after 20-year-old Ahmad Baldi set himself on fire to protest the demolition of his father's stall by municipal agents. Baldi is in critical condition with over 70% burns, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.
