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Protest news — August 11, 2026

Publications tagged with Protest published on August 11, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  2. WorldCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Over 100 Cases Opened for Non-Combat Deaths in Ukraine's 'Skala' Regiment

    In Ukraine, over 100 criminal cases have been opened since the beginning of the year due to the deaths of soldiers in the VSU 'Skala' regiment. According to MP Alexander Fedyenko, investigations are ongoing in 61 cases, suspects have been identified in three, and one case has been sent to court. Forty-one cases have been closed, and another 18 are being reviewed by prosecutors. The high number of cases has raised questions about conditions in military units.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Ukraine-UAV Attack on Sevastopol: 15 Drones Shot Down, Forest Fire Erupts

    The Governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported that the city's military and air defense forces successfully repelled an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, shooting down 15 UAVs. The debris from these drones caused a forest fire near the Fig Beach, with two fire spots recorded. Rescue workers and forestry workers evacuated people from the campsite. Four cars were also damaged due to falling debris on the Feodosiya highway.
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  6. PoliticsProtestMiddle East

    Jharkhand Students' Protest: Opposition Alleges Police Brutality, BJP Accuses Double Standards

    Students in Jharkhand have been protesting against various issues, including job reservations and the NEET paper leak. The protests turned violent with police lathi-charge and barbed wire fences being laid. Opposition parties, particularly the Congress, have condemned the police action and accused the BJP of double standards, while the BJP has accused the Opposition of politicizing the issue. The Jharkhand government has been holding talks with the students to find a resolution.
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  7. PoliticsProtestNorth America

    Trump Pressures Prosecutor Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

    President Donald Trump has been publicly pressuring U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to reinstate charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was initially indicted for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool but had charges dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Trump has cited a witness account from a National Park Service employee who claimed Hearn 'violently' ripped and tugged at the pool's coating. However, Trump acknowledged there is 'no video or proof' of the alleged vandalism. Democrats plan to investigate the Trump administration's handling of the case.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Drone Attacks Target Colombian Municipalities

    Multiple municipalities in central Colombia, including Rioblanco, have been targeted by drone attacks and gunfire in recent days. The incidents, which have hit public forces and government buildings, are part of an escalating conflict in the country. Authorities have reported drone attacks in several departments, with a drone striking the Mayor's Office of Rioblanco. The use of explosive drones is a new tactic in Colombia's conflict, mirroring tactics used in other parts of the world.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Parliament Deadlock Over Opposition's Demands, Jharkhand Student Protests

    The Monsoon Session of Parliament has been disrupted due to a deadlock between the government and Opposition parties. The Opposition, led by the Congress, has been demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against students protesting in Delhi on June 20. The government has agreed to a statement from Shah, but the Opposition continues to press for more. Meanwhile, protests and slogans against Shah have repeatedly disrupted both Houses of Parliament. Key bills involving women's reservation, delimitation, and the FCRA remain uncertain due to the disruptions. Additionally, BJP MPs have been protesting against police action on students during a 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march in Jharkhand, with Rahul Gandhi being targeted for his alleged double standards.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialProtestMiddle East

    Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia: Six Dead, Dozens Injured

    Russian forces launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia using rockets and guided aerial bombs, resulting in six fatalities and at least 52 injuries. The strike damaged residential and non-residential buildings, causing power outages and fires. The attack was part of a larger wave of strikes across Ukraine, with over 900 attacks recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region alone.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Malaysia and Singapore Jointly Dismantle International Kidnapping Syndicate

    Malaysian and Singaporean police collaborated to dismantle an international kidnapping syndicate that targeted foreigners. A shootout during a raid in Alor Setar, Kedah resulted in the deaths of two foreign suspects. Police rescued a Singaporean man and a Chinese woman who were held captive and blindfolded. Six suspects, including five Chinese nationals and one Malaysian, were arrested. The syndicate is believed to be involved in at least two other kidnapping cases in Kuala Lumpur.
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