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Protest news — August 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Protest published on August 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  3. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested Ahead of Punjab Polls

    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board. The arrest comes ahead of the Punjab elections, with AAP leaders accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of political vendetta. Jain, who is AAP's co-incharge for Punjab, was arrested on Tuesday. AAP leaders, including Priyanka Kakkar, Sanjay Singh, and Anurag Dhanda, have condemned the arrest, alleging that it is a BJP tactic to suppress AAP and win elections. They claim that Jain was acquitted earlier and will be acquitted again. The BJP, however, has denied the allegations.
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    Russian Opposition Figure Sergei Vlasenko Found Dead in Warsaw

    The body of 71-year-old Sergei Vlasenko, a participant in the 'Congress of People's Deputies' and former local government deputy in Russia's Far East, was found dead in an apartment in Warsaw's Mokotów district. Vlasenko had received political asylum in Poland after leaving Russia due to the war. While initial reports suggested foul play, Polish investigators found no signs of violent death or involvement of others. The cause of death is still under investigation.
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    Worker Dies in Bogotá Metro Line 1 Construction Accident

    A worker identified as David Gordillo died in an accident at Station 8 during the construction of Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro. The Bogotá Metro Company (EMB) confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to his family and coworkers. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and EMB has demanded that the concessionaire reinforce safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
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