Popular uprisings

General uprising

Incidence

Popular uprisings have occurred with notable frequency across all continents, affecting both authoritarian and democratic societies. In the past decade, mass protests and civil unrest have led to significant political upheaval in countries such as Sudan, Hong Kong, Chile, and Belarus. These events often involve large-scale mobilization, sometimes resulting in governmental change, violent crackdowns, or prolonged instability, underscoring their global impact and persistent relevance.
In 2022, widespread protests erupted in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini while in police custody. Demonstrations rapidly spread nationwide, drawing international attention and resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests.