Al Jazeera News Updates Bulgaria protests, Gaza ceasefire mediators to discuss second phase
Dec 19, 2025
Farmers are raising their voices in Brussels, protesting against the contentious EU-Mercosur pact. Meanwhile, Bulgaria is erupting with mass protests after the government’s resignation, demanding urgent reforms. In Dhaka, tragedy strikes as a student leader is killed, igniting further unrest. Also, talks are underway in Miami about the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, involving key players like Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, aiming to navigate this complex situation.
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Bulgaria's Political Instability Revealed
- Bulgaria's government resignation followed sustained protests demanding fair elections and judicial reform.
- The country's political instability is shown by seven elections in four years and ongoing public pressure.
Student Leader's Death Sparks Protests
- Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader in Bangladesh's student uprising, was shot in Dhaka and later died in Singapore.
- His death sparked angry protests recalling the movement that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Mediation Shapes Withdrawals And Ceasefire Talks
- M23 rebels in eastern DRC said they withdrew from Uvira at U.S. mediators' request as a gesture of good faith.
- U.S. envoy Steve Whitcoff is convening Qatar, Egypt and Turkey to discuss a second phase Gaza ceasefire involving withdrawal and new security arrangements.