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1. Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues
- Iran has seen one of the biggest nights of protests since anti-government demonstrations erupted 6 weeks ago.
- Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in all major cities, as well as other places where demonstrations had subsided recently.
- The escalation came after protesters marked 40 days since Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died in police custody, sparking the unrest.
- It is the most serious challenge to the Islamic republic since its inception.
Creds: BBC

2.  South Africa: Illegal miners cleared of gang rape
- 14 illegal miners in South Africa have been cleared of rape charges after DNA evidence failed to link them to the crime.
- In July, 8 women were attacked by dozens of men while they were filming a music video near an abandoned mine outside Johannesburg.
- Reports of the attack rocked South Africa and led to violent protests and threats against undocumented migrants.
Creds: BBC

3. China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet
- Footage has emerged showing what appear to be rare large-scale protests against strict Covid-19 measures in Lhasa.
- Multiple videos on social media show hundreds demonstrating and clashing with police.
- The city has been under lockdown for nearly 3 months as it battles a wave of infections.
Creds: BBC

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