Protests and riots rise 45% in MENA driven by pandemic stresses

20 December 2021

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The number of protests and riots in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has jumped by 45% in the last year, largely driven by the economic and social stresses caused by the pandemic, according to Chaucer analysis.

Chaucer highlighted the collapse in oil and gas prices during global lockdowns as a factor that had contributed to the increase in unrest across several economies in the region.

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Protests and riots rise 45% in MENA driven by pandemic stresses

The number of protests and riots in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has jumped by 45% in the last year, largely driven by the economic and social stresses caused by the pandemic, according to Chaucer analysis.

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Protests and riots rise 45% in MENA driven by pandemic stresses

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