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Protest news — October 22, 2026

Publications tagged with Protest published on October 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. SocietyRegulatorsLocal GovProtestNorth America

    Maryland Fires Coach Mike Locksley, Students Removed While Reporting

    University of Maryland fired head football coach Mike Locksley on Wednesday, Oct. 21, following a 37-30 loss to Rutgers. Defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will serve as interim coach. Two student journalists from Testudo Times were asked to leave their positions outside the program's training facility after attempting to speak with players following Locksley's dismissal. The request to leave came from the school's athletic department, with police allegedly called due to 'suspicious activity'.
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  2. SocietyInvestigationProtestAsia

    Bengal Forms SIT to Investigate Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede

    The West Bengal government has constituted a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the deadly stampede during Durga Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Pandal. The team, led by an IPS officer, has been given a three-month deadline to submit its report. The investigation aims to identify the cause of the stampede and suggest measures to improve crowd safety and emergency preparedness at major events.
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  4. PoliticsLocal GovCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Imran Khan's Sisters Detained Beyond Initial Period, Family Seeks Release

    Imran Khan's sisters, Dr. Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, have been detained for over 30 days under Pakistan's Maintenance of Public Order law. Their family alleges that the authorities have not provided any new detention order or explanation for their continued imprisonment. The family has also accused the authorities of using legal mazes and terrorism charges to keep them jailed. The family has moved the Lahore High Court seeking their release.
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  6. SocietyLocal GovProtestAfrica

    UA Student Alleges Sexual Assault by Two Men at Fraternity House

    A University of Arizona (UA) sorority member reported being sexually assaulted by two men at a UA fraternity house in August. The student told police she kissed one of the men consensually but didn't remember agreeing to sex. She filed a report the next day and underwent a forensic exam. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house was already on probation for hazing. The university suspended activities for its 21 fraternities amid misconduct reports.
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  7. PoliticsConstitutionIndictmentProtestMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran Stalls Talks, Threatens Action Amid Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

    Iran is stalling talks with the U.S. to undermine President Trump's political position ahead of congressional elections, while tensions persist over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials and military leaders have warned of retaliation for any new attacks and emphasized their resolve to defend the country's interests. Meanwhile, the death toll from a Houthi attack in Yemen has risen to 73.
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