President Yoon Suk Yeol shows no sign of stepping down, as investigators raided his office and more members of his own party turned against him.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions
This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.
Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women
Almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.
South Korea Martial Law Fallout: What to Know on Yoon’s Future
The president faces an accusation of insurrection and, in a first for a sitting leader, the possibility of arrest. Here’s what to know about his political future.
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Determined to Oust President Yoon After Martial Law
Lee Jae-myung, the main opposition leader, is leading efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. He could also be the next president.
How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus
A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria
South Korean President Yoon Survives Impeachment Vote After Martial Law
The country was thrown into deeper uncertainty after the governing party changed its stance and refused to oust him. Protesters vowed to keep the pressure on.
South Korean Leader’s Deal to Avoid Impeachment Signals Bigger Turmoil Ahead
President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to remove him by getting his party members to back him. But his troubles could now become theirs too.
Protesters Vow to Keep Pressure on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
Demonstrations in the city and nationwide demanding the president’s ouster intensified through the week, and Saturday’s rally was the largest yet.
As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.