| 5,485,208 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
Supporters of President Boni Yayi wear white garments and protest with 'White Friday' - as a counter-action to 'Red Wednesday' . |
| 5,485,211 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
For fifth consecutive Wednesday in a row, hundreds of people in the capital have donned bright red T-shirts, caps and headbands to signal their solidarity with the so-called Red Wednesday movement, whose slogan is "Don't touch my constitution." |
| 5,485,217 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A riot broke out at Abomey Calavi University as students protested against double fees. The army dispersed the students with tear gas. |
| 5,485,222 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A 72-hour strike was initiated by the National Union of Magistrates of Benin (UNAMAB) which demands the correction of anomalies it has identified in appointments or assignments of judges made between 2011 and 2013. |
| 5,485,226 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A 72-hour strike was initiated by the National Union of Magistrates of Benin (UNAMAB) which demands the correction of anomalies it has identified in appointments or assignments of judges made between 2011 and 2013. |
| 5,485,230 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A 72-hour strike was initiated by the National Union of Magistrates of Benin (UNAMAB) which demands the correction of anomalies it has identified in appointments or assignments of judges made between 2011 and 2013. |
| 5,485,236 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
An assassination attempt was made against Martin Assogba, a human rights activist and president of the Association Against Racism, Ethnocentrism and Regionalism (ALCRER). Seven arrests made but no further details as yet. |
| 5,485,242 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
The police used tear gas and batons to disperse an unauthorised peaceful protest held collectively by several unions to protest against violations of trade union rights and to demand an improvement in their living and working conditions. 12 demonstrators injured. |
| 5,485,245 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A number of national unions & syndicates launched a 48-hour strike, calling for union & democratic freedoms & protesting police violence during a December 27 protest |
| 5,485,248 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A number of national unions & syndicates launched a second 48-hour strike, calling for union & democratic freedoms & protesting police violence during a December 27 protest |
