Protest Against Government: The famous statement of American writer William Faulkner is- ” Honesty- Never be afraid to raise your voice against injustice, lies and greed by taking the truth with you. If the people of the whole world… do this, it will change the earth…”
We have seen earlier also that people have come out on the streets against the government of different countries. Rebellion has taken place and power has changed in many places. The Arab Spring is the biggest example of this, in which the protests that started with the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouzizi in Tunisia changed the regime in many countries of the Middle East.
Even at this time public anger is being seen against the government in different countries of the world. Hundreds of people have taken to the streets against corruption in Mongolia, while in India’s neighboring country Bangladesh, people are protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s government and demanding her resignation. At the same time, in Shia-majority Iran, protests have been going on for months over the issue of forced hijab. Let us know the situation of all the three countries one by one.
Trying to put pressure on the Mongolian government by demonstrating anti-corruption
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Anti-corruption demonstrations have been taking place for the 10th consecutive day on December 14 at Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Demonstrators with several banners and slogans are demanding that the government of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Lovsansaray expose the “coal mafia”. This movement is one of the second largest peaceful protest movements in Mongolia since 1991.
The protests, which began on December 5, have continued despite freezing temperatures of up to -30 degrees Celsius. The youth are constantly putting pressure on the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Justice regarding their demands. As the protest progressed, more people came in support. Apart from exposing the coal mafia, many issues and complaints also became part of the protest. These include issues such as air pollution, high taxes, lack of job opportunities, coal shortages, corruption, and inequality.
In response to the public outcry, the Mongolian cabinet has taken a major decision. The cabinet passed an emergency resolution to declassify nine projects implemented by state-owned mining company Erdens Tavan Tolgoi (ETT) due to coal industry corruption.
As far as the demand of the protesters to reveal the names of the coal mafia, the Justice Ministry of the government says that we do not have the legal authority to reveal the names of middle and high-level ‘thieves’. Our work and principle is to strengthen the legal, justice system of Mongolia.
In an interview with Zuv.mn on Facebook Live, a young female protester said that the current government’s actions will not be enough. This is not a real solution to Mongolia’s corruption.
The protester further asked the country’s government why he and his comrades were struggling to live in present-day Mongolia despite their higher education and foreign language skills. He asked, whether he has been abandoned by his government to lead a restless life. In a country where other people are stealing lakhs. Mongolians want the Oyun-Erdene administration to end the corrupt system that has protected these mining groups, especially state-owned enterprises. Mongolians do not want to hear political rhetoric, they want clear action against corruption from the Ministry of Justice and the Prime Minister of the country.
How is the situation in Bangladesh
Similar to Mongolia, protests are continuing in Bangladesh as well. Demonstrations against Sheikh Hasina’s government are continuing here under the leadership of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The BNP is demanding Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation in order to hold fresh elections under a caretaker government instead of the ruling Awami League. The party has raised doubts that the Sheikh Hasina administration may rig the elections. The next general elections in Bangladesh are to be held in 2024.
Earlier, before the BNP’s Dhaka rally, there was a police clash with the party’s angry workers, in which one person died and many others were injured. Two days later BNP leaders were also arrested. Overall, the situation there is still uncontrollable.
Hijab issue in Iran
Controversy has been going on in Iran for the past several months regarding the hijab. The government of Iran has hanged another protester for his involvement in this controversy. Majid Reza Rainward, 23, was hanged just 23 days after his arrest. This whole controversy started with the death of 22 years old Iranian girl Mehsa. Actually, Iran’s police detained Mahsa because she was not wearing hijab properly. Mahsa died mysteriously in police custody. After this, the anger of women erupted all over Iran. Demonstrations started on the streets and soon it turned into a big movement.
After which women from all over the world took part in this movement through social media. Iranian women openly burn their hijabs on the streets and demand freedom from this suffocation. This movement is still going on in Iran.