From French Riots to Indian Protests: 101 Groups in 13 Countries Raise Questions About a Global Network

101 Groups in 13 Countries: Report Claims Links Between French Unrest and Indian Protests

A new investigation by Fox News Digital has identified 101 organisations across 13 countries that it alleges are involved in organising, coordinating or amplifying protests worldwide. The report draws potential connections between demonstrations in France, youth-led protests in India and similar movements in other countries.

Written by Fox News journalist Asra Q. Nomani, the investigation describes a transnational “protest ecosystem” involving socialist and communist organisations, labour unions, student groups, advocacy networks and media platforms. It alleges that these groups circulate protest messaging across borders and promote demonstrations arising from different domestic issues.

The report, titled Global ‘Chaos Inc’ grows to 101 groups with plans for new rounds of demonstrations, follows an earlier investigation that identified 50 organisations associated with student protests in France. The number reportedly rose to 54 by October 19 before reaching 101 in the latest findings.

India-France Link: Organisation Under Spotlight

The investigation identifies Indian Alliance Paris (IAP), a France-based organisation of students, researchers and professionals, as one of the groups allegedly linking protest messaging in France and India.

According to Fox News, the organisation has promoted demonstrations in France while expressing solidarity with young protesters in India. One social media post cited in the report stated, “to Gen Z: In France. In India. Bravo for today.”

Progressive International, another organisation highlighted in the investigation, discussed protests in France, Spain, India and Albania in an October 16 briefing. It raised questions about whether these movements could translate into organised political power capable of changing the circumstances behind the unrest.

In India, protests have included demonstrations against the Election Commission, with participants demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The report presents these developments as part of a wider pattern of cross-border solidarity. However, shared messages and expressions of support do not independently establish that the demonstrations are being directed by a common organisation.

Neville Roy Singham and the Organisations Cited

A central element of the investigation concerns Neville Roy Singham, an American-born technology entrepreneur living in Shanghai who has been associated with a network of communist and socialist groups.

Fox News names BreakThrough News, CodePink and the Party for Socialism and Liberation among the organisations it connects to this wider activist network. The report alleges that such groups help amplify protests through media coverage, online campaigns and political messaging.

BreakThrough News has reported on demonstrations in France and India, framing them as part of a broader international movement against austerity and government policies.

The investigation also examines Tricontinental, a research institute led by Vijay Prashad, and its links to the wider activist landscape.

On October 18, Prashad drew comparisons between protests in Paris, New Delhi and Buenos Aires in a post on X, writing, “Paris-New Delhi-Buenos Aires,” followed by, “Let fury have the hour, anger can be power.”

Fox News interprets these examples as evidence of a network that shares political messaging, publicises protests across countries and encourages mobilisation. The extent of direct operational coordination between the organisations remains a distinct question.

According to an IANS report, the US House Ways and Means Committee subpoenaed BreakThrough News, Tricontinental and the People’s Forum in July 2026. The development has brought additional scrutiny to organisations associated with Singham.

How French Student Protests Expanded

The investigation began with student demonstrations in France over concerns about deteriorating school conditions, including staff shortages and inadequate facilities.

Fox News argues that the protests subsequently drew support from a wider coalition of labour unions, political parties, socialist and communist organisations, and advocacy groups pursuing broader political objectives.

Its October 20 report puts the number of identified organisations at 101 across 13 countries. These organisations are described as participating in, organising or amplifying protest activity, indicating different forms and levels of involvement.

The distinction is important: being associated with a protest movement or amplifying its message does not necessarily mean an organisation directly coordinates demonstrations.

Fresh Demonstrations Planned in France and Europe

The report also points to further demonstrations planned in France for October 24 and a youth strike scheduled for November 20 across parts of Europe.

According to the investigation, these events could create additional opportunities for activist groups to exchange messaging and build international solidarity.

The findings raise questions about the role of transnational networks in shaping protest movements that emerge from different political and economic conditions. While the investigation identifies organisations that allegedly connect or amplify demonstrations, determining whether these movements share a coordinated leadership structure would require further evidence beyond common slogans, media coverage and public expressions of support.