Many of the demonstrations have started with what initially seemed to be a minor issue. Several of the protests during the year have led the authorities to back down, but the demonstrations continue.
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That's why people around the world are protesting right now
2019-11-10T19:52:08.850Z
Mass protests are taking place in several places around the world, week after week. Chile, Iraq and Hong Kong are just a few examples of countries where major demonstrations are taking place. Common to the popular uprisings is that many people seem to have lost hope that the political system will solve their problems.
Source: svt