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Added on the 04/08/2023 15:19:39 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape declares a 14-day state of emergency in the capital Port Moresby, after 15 people were killed in riots as crowds looted and burned shops, adding that more than 1,000 troops are on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree. SOUNDBITE
Images outside Government House in Bangkok. The Thai government declared a state of emergency banning gatherings of more than four people and outlawing online posts deemed a threat to national security on Thursday in a move to end simmering pro-democracy protests. IMAGES
Clashes break out between protesters and police after Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno declared a "state of emergency" Thursday following demonstrations against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies. IMAGES
Ethiopia's parliament approves a nationwide state of emergency despite unusual opposition from lawmakers, in the latest sign of fractures within the all-powerful ruling coalition. IMAGES
The Honduran government declares a state of emergency late Friday and imposed a 10-day curfew in an attempt to stop violent demonstrations across the country triggered by claims of presidential election fraud.
Fresh clashes break out between riot police and opposition supporters in Honduras before the country calls a state of emergency. IMAGES