In Melbourne, protesters gathered outside the local parliament on Sunday, marching through the city center and bringing traffic to a halt. Among the slogans seen and heard at the demonstration were “my body, my choice” and “sack Dan Andrews,” the latter being a reference to the premier of the state …
Read More »WATCH: Water cannon, tear gas deployed amid chaotic Covid-19 protests in Brussels
Some 8,000 people took park in the street protests in Brussels on Sunday, according to police estimates. The participants condemned the government’s Covid-19 policies, including vaccination and the rollout of a coronavirus health pass, which they claim infringes on human rights and freedoms. The marchers were escorted by a large …
Read More »First EU country to lock down unvaccinated hit by mass protests (VIDEOS)
Over 40,000 protesters against the Austrian government’s coronavirus policies took to the streets of Vienna on Saturday, according to the police estimates. Police reinforcements were brought in from other regions to the capital in anticipation of potential unrest, with a total of 27 rallies planned for Saturday, the majority of …
Read More »WATCH: Police put down mass protests sparked by plummeting currency
Officers wearing helmets and carrying shields are seen cordoning off streets in Istanbul, while police in lighter gear infiltrated the crowds and forcefully dragged away some protesters, in footage from RT’s Ruptly video agency. There was a massive police presence as people flooded the streets of the Turkish city on …
Read More »Collapsing currency leads to mass protests (VIDEOS)
On Tuesday evening, protesters marched down the streets of Ankara’s Çankaya neighborhood, where most Turkish government buildings and government institutions are located. They chanted “istifa” (resign) and the name of Erdogan’s ruling party, the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Many blew whistles and banged pots and pans to make noise. …
Read More »Covid protests continue to rock 1st country in Western Europe to reimpose partial lockdown
Seven people were arrested after fierce clashes broke out between law enforcement and anti-lockdown demonstrators in the Hague, the seat of The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Saturday. A video shared on social media shows protesters lighting firecrackers that spark multiple fires, causing the skies in the city to …
Read More »Drone hits home of Iraqi PM in ‘failed assassination attempt’ amid election protests
The official’s residence came under fire on Sunday morning local time. Iraq’s Security Media Cell claimed the attack was a “failed assassination attempt against the Prime Minister” which involved a “booby-trapped drone”. The Security Media Cell added that al-Kadhimi was “in good health” and that security forces were taking “necessary …
Read More »Protests in Sudan escalate amid reports of victims, videos claim to show military opening fire
The protesters filled the streets of Khartoum waving Sudan’s national flags as they demanded the restoration of a civilian-led government. Massive turnout was also seen on the streets of some other major Sudanese cities, including Omdurman. “We will not be ruled by the military. That is the message we will …
Read More »‘Stop unlimited power grab!’ Huge crowd protests in Melbourne against vaccine mandates & sweeping pandemic powers bill (VIDEOS)
Photos and videos circulating on social media show a vast crowd outside Parliament House in Melbourne, the state capital, on Saturday, where activists were seen holding signs and placards – one reading “Sack Dan,” referring to state Premier Daniel Andrews. Similar chants calling for Andrews’ resignation were also heard erupting …
Read More »Protests hit Italy after Senate kills bill broadening LGBT community’s rights (VIDEO)
The controversial document, known as the ‘Zan bill’ after its initiator, Italy’s center-left MP and LGBT rights activist Alessandro Zan, was rejected by 154 votes in the Senate on Wednesday, while 131 members voted in favor. First introduced in the lower house of parliament in May 2018, it passed the …
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