insurrection
Coverage of insurrection in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: WhatsApp, Terror and Zondo - July 2021 Unrest Accused Finally Face Trial
Sixty-two individuals are set to face trial in the KZN High Court for terrorism, sedition, and insurrection-related charges linked to the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. Prosecutors allege that three WhatsApp groups coordinated the violence, which resulted in 354 deaths and aimed to secure Jacob Zuma's release.
- South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to two years in illegal polling case
A South Korean court sentenced Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in jail for receiving illegal polling services. He is involved in eight legal cases and is appealing a life sentence linked to a 2024 martial law declaration insurrection attempt.
- Community Safety in a Time of Insurrection
The article discusses Laura Flanders' investigative reporting series on community safety during insurrection, highlighting grassroots leaders implementing transformative solutions. The series focuses on creative approaches to addressing societal challenges through local initiatives.
- South Korea’s ex-justice minister jailed for 25 years over martial law bid
A former South Korean justice minister was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in an ex-president's 2024 martial law declaration. The court found him guilty of insurrection, as the martial law lasted about six hours before being rejected by lawmakers.
- South Korea sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over North Korea drone incident
South Korea sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for sending military drones into North Korea to heighten tensions and declare martial law. He was previously given a life sentence for an insurrection related to his 2024 martial law declaration and is appealing it.