Mapping major protests around the world

From Lebanon to India and Hong Kong, we explain some of the biggest protests around the world in five graphics.

Protest movements are on the rise worldwide amid deepening inequalities and job crises worsened by the continuing coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, widespread COVID lockdowns sparked protests in countries across the world, with millions marching through the streets demanding jobs, democratic freedoms, social justice and an end to corruption. But worsening economic conditions and government inaction to address the issues facing people will likely trigger more protests.