Poor basic services in the villages of Suran and al-Bab in the Aleppo countryside have ignited protests in which people are demanding that local councils resign.

Artists, musicians and stage-actors are expressing themselves through alternative means during the widespread protests in Algeria.

10,000 to 15,000 teachers gathered in the capital of Morocco, Rabat, to demonstrate against a controversial contract system and to demand full employment rights.

Algerians are set to take to the streets again on Friday 22nd March 2019 to protest against current President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, with signs of the demonstrations showing little sign of abating.

The Presidential elections in Algeria are set to take place on 18 April, however protests against the candidacy of Abdelaziz Bouteflika are unwavering.

Veterans who fought alongside Algeria's president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in the 1954-1962 war of independence against France say it is 'duty of Algerian society' to protest against his seeking a fifth term in office.

Amnesty International has warned the Algerian government against the use of excessive force ahead of the massive anti-government protests. Citizens of Algeria have been calling for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to renounce his plans to extend his 20-year presidency.

Algeria - Analysts say the government's stubbornness in sticking with ailing president even amid protests is under-estimation of shockwave already in motion.

As a result of the economic problems that the North African country faces almost 8 years after the Arab Spring, many youth have began to protest the increase in the cost of living in Tunisia. However, their protests were met with clashes with the Tunisian authorities, which arrested 18 protestors.

Basra residents, who have been protesting to demand services and jobs, are disappointed with the new government for not appointing any minister from Basra and call for the establishment of a Basra federal region.

Last week, the protests in Basra resulted in the burning of government offices, political parties HQs, and the Iranian consulate. Since then, the protests have calmed. Troops sent from Baghdad have reinforced police numbers, while government offices and markets reopened after a quiet night.

The protests in southern Iraq have entered their 10th day. Despite statements and pledges from the Prime Minister, Iraqis continue to protest the lack of services, jobs, and infrastructure.

Protests erupting in the south of Iraq over poor economic conditions during the extreme summer heat have spread to other parts of the country.

Recent shortages in basic services in the south of Iraq, especially in Basra, have sparked protests that are voicing decent over high level corruption.

As its economy falters and protests continue to rumble, activists in Jordan and tribes are demanding greater representation.

Protesters in Taqad who surrounded the local headquarters of Hayy'at Tahrir al-Sham were met with gunfire from the militants, injuring at least one person.