Between 2017 and 2025, at least 20 of the largest protest movements worldwide were met with violent government responses, with over ** people participating in some cases, exceeding *** million. These protests took place in countries including the United States, Chile, Lebanon, Sudan, Myanmar, and Nigeria. The demonstrations addressed a wide range of issues, including political representation, election disputes, social reforms, environmental crises, and ethnic conflicts.
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