Ecuador, Sudan, Uganda.

Today's three stories you should know.

Jul 01, 2022

Ecuador

A breakthrough in Ecuador as the government and Indigenous leaders struck a deal to end 18 days of violent and widespread protests. The demonstrations, which often turned violent and crippled parts of the country, erupted over rising fuel prices and other issues. At least six people were killed and human rights groups criticized a crackdown on the movement by authorities. The deal includes a reduction in fuel prices, limits the expansion of oil exploration, and bans mining in protected areas.

Sudan

Soldiers have shot eight people dead in Sudan during anti-coup protests, according to a pro-democracy doctors’ union. The Sudan Doctors Committee said six people were killed in the city of Omdurman and two in the capital Khartoum, including a child who was shot in the chest. Sudan’s anti-coup protests are remarkable for their longevity, having begun last October when the army overthrew a joint civilian-military administration and took full control. At least 111 people have been killed by security forces since the demonstrations erupted, most shot to death by soldiers.

Uganda

It’s hard to think of any political leader who has been arrested as much as Uganda’s opposition figurehead Kizza Besigye. Over the years, he has had his house ringed by security forces to keep him inside as a “preventive” measure, he has been bundled away by hordes of policemen at several public protests, and he was almost permanently blinded such was the amount of teargas sprayed on him in one such incident. Besigye was today granted bail after his latest arrest on June 14 after he urged people to protest over the spiralling cost of living. He was ordered to appear in court on June 29th for his next hearing and has been charged with inciting violence.