ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

2018–2022 Arab protests

Well kiddo, some grown-ups in Arab countries like Algeria, Sudan, Lebanon and Iraq were not happy with their governments. They think that their leaders were not taking care of them and their needs. So, they decided to show their unhappiness by going out to the streets and protesting peacefully. They sang songs, carried posters and shouted out loud.

They want things like better jobs, safer streets, and more freedom. They want a say in how their countries are run. The protests started in 2018 and they are planned to continue until 2022.

Sometimes the protests get a bit loud and angry, and the police might come to make sure everyone is safe. But mostly, the people just want to be heard. They want their governments to listen to them and to make changes for the better.

It's important to respect their right to protest, even if you don't agree with everything they say. It's a way for them to express their opinions and have a voice in their communities.