International Unrest

Riots are rocking Bangladesh and the U.K.

Last month in Bangladesh, students began peacefully protesting the country’s practice of reserving ~56% of government jobs for certain people groups (families of some veterans, ethnic minorities, disabled, and transgender people). The so-called “Gen Z revolution” prompted Bangladesh’s Supreme Court to drop the quota percentage to 7%, but not before clashes with counter-protesters and police turned deadly. Hundreds were killed, over 11,000 were arrested, schools closed, internet was cut, and curfews were imposed.

Anti-government protests ensued, prompting Prime Minister Hasina to resign and flee to India on Monday. 

Meanwhile in the U.K., a week of widespread “violent disorder” has followed the knife attack that killed three girls. Misinformation online incorrectly claimed the perpetrator was a Muslim asylum-seeker, sparking anti-immigration protests, counterprotests, and over 400 arrests.

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ABOVE ALL, LOVE
It’s easy to become angry and indignant over world events, but much more difficult to live with the tension of desiring change while simultaneously loving everyone involved. Followers of Christ are called to live in that tension, loving the very people they work against.

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.”
Luke 6:32 (CSB)