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A Year of Protests Sparked Change Around the Globe
The policies and leaders that changed as citizens took to the streets.
Economies on the verge of collapse, a yearning for greater democracy, revulsion against corruption and inequality–the grievances that drove people into the streets in 2019 were consistent across continents. Some marched peacefully, others clashed violently with security forces, and in at least five places the unrest helped topple government leaders.
Below is a breakdown of protests around the world, by region, and the main reasons behind them.