The 2014 Umbrella Movement was a 79-day pro-democracy civil disobedience campaign in Hong Kong, led by teenagers and university students who used umbrellas as protection from police pepper spray and tear gas. Key figures like Nathan Law, a student protest leader, continue to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong long after the initial protests ended, making significant contributions to the ongoing fight for political freedoms in the region.
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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
Israel accuses UNRWA staff of involvement in a Hamas attack, leading to a war in Gaza. UN has fired nine staff members and confirmed Hamas commander had an UNRWA job. Amid destruction in Gaza, with millions facing hunger and death, calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid intensify. Full Article
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