Manipur continues to grapple with violence as the state government takes measures to quell unrest. Colleges have been ordered to close, internet services have been banned, and the Governor has appealed for peace. Security forces are conducting operations to recover weapons and restore normalcy.
Manipur’s Imphal West and Imphal East districts are under an indefinite curfew, starting at 11 am, due to escalating violence. This measure aims to control the situation and ensure public safety.
Iraq will impose a two-day curfew in November for its first census in 27 years. The census, postponed several times due to conflict and tensions, is crucial for accurate demographic information and effective policymaking. The government has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for this initiative.
Violent clashes in Bangladesh between protestors demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and government supporters have resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people, including a Hindu councillor. The violence, which has led to a nationwide curfew and internet shutdown, began after student groups protested a quota system in government jobs. India has advised its citizens against travelling to Bangladesh due to the unrest.
Anti-government protests in Bangladesh have escalated into deadly violence, leaving dozens dead and prompting the military to impose an indefinite curfew and internet blackout. The protests, initially sparked by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, have broadened into calls for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. The government blames opposition parties for the violence, while protesters accuse the government of using excessive force.
Bangladesh has imposed a curfew and deployed military forces following days of violent protests against government job quotas. The unrest, the largest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s re-election, challenges the reservation system favoring relatives of war heroes. Protesters claim the system is discriminatory and benefits the ruling party, while the government defends it as a tribute to veterans’ contributions.
A curfew has been imposed in Balasore, Odisha, following violent clashes between two groups. The clashes erupted after a group protested against suspected blood from animal sacrifice on the road. The situation escalated into stone-pelting and arson, leading to the imposition of Section 144 of the CrPC and suspension of internet services in sensitive areas. Police have arrested approximately 30 individuals and are maintaining a strong presence to restore order.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proposed a curfew for retail stores in the Tenderloin district, aiming to curb illegal drug activity. The ordinance would mandate that liquor stores, smoke shops, and corner markets close between midnight and 5 a.m. Affected businesses within the specified boundaries would face fines of $1,000 per hour of non-compliance. If approved by the Board of Supervisors, the curfew would be implemented as a one-year pilot program.
