Protests

At least 18 killed in Myanmar on bloodiest day of protests against coup

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 18…

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Ten arrested in Barcelona as protests over jailed rapper turn violent

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Ten people were arrested in Barcelona on Saturday for assaulting police officers in fresh unrest over the jailing of a rapper for glorifying terrorism and insulting royalty…

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Tunisia’s main party holds huge rally as government row grows

Tunisia’s biggest political party assembled an immense crowd of supporters in the capital on Saturday in a show of strength that could fuel a dispute between the president and the…

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Hundreds protest after Georgian police detain opposition leader

TBILISI/MOSCOW — Police stormed the party offices of Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia and detained him on Tuesday, deepening a political crisis that prompted the prime minister to resign last…

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Protesters throw stones at police and neighbours over jailed Spanish rapper

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Police charged protesters who threw stones and bottles at officers and neigbours in Spanish cities on Friday in the fourth night of clashes after a rapper was…

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UN warns Myanmar against harsh response to protesters

The United Nations special envoy has warned Myanmar's army of "severe consequences" for any harsh response to protesters demonstrating against this month's coup in a call with the military leadership, a…

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Smaller protests in Myanmar as junta deploys more troops, armoured vehicles

Feb 15 (Reuters) - Protesters in Myanmar kept up demands on Monday for the release of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and an end to military rule despite the deployment…

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Punctured lung, fractured ribs: some Russian protesters allege police brutality

MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Alexei Borisov was diagnosed by doctors as having a punctured lung, three fractured ribs and a broken tooth after he attended a rally on Jan.…

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Myanmar protests resume, West condemns security response

Feb 10 (Reuters) - Protests spread across Myanmar on Wednesday after the most violent day in demonstrations against a coup that brought to a halt a tentative transition to democracy…

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Thousands protest Myanmar coup despite internet ban

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to denounce this week's coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu…

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200 arrested during Covid-19 protests in Brussels

Brussels Times - Around 200 people have already been arrested in Brussels for participating coronavirus protests in the city, despite announcements from officials and police that the gatherings did not…

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Hundreds of Tunisians protest about police abuses

TUNIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday to protest against police abuses they say are endangering freedoms won in the 2011 revolution that…

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Calm returns to Dutch cities after riots, with police out in force

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - With shops boarded up and riot police out in force, it was relatively calm in Dutch cities on Tuesday night after three days of violence during which…

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Injured Tunisian protester dies, fuelling new clashes

TUNIS (Reuters) - A Tunisian protester injured during clashes with police has died in hospital, state media reported on Monday, leading to more violent confrontations between demonstrators and security services…

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Protest against Nepal’s dissolution of parliament

A Nepalese protester waves a flag of the All Nepal National Free Students' Union (ANNFSU) during a protest against the endorsement of the current Nepalese government in Kathmandu, Nepal, 20…

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Nigerian general dismisses bloody Lagos protest videos as fake

A judicial panel investigating claims that Nigerian soldiers shot dead peaceful protesters in Lagos viewed videos on Saturday appearing to show people hurt or saying that they were being fired…

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Peru’s interim president resigns after ultimatum from Congress, protest deaths

Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, resigned on Sunday after the country’s political parties demanded he step down or face impeachment following the deaths of two people in protests over the…

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Thai LGBT and anti-government protesters join in Pride Parade

More than 1,000 members of Thailand's LGBT community and anti-government protesters joined in a Pride Parade on Saturday to call for equal rights as well for the ousting of Prime…

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Thousands in Warsaw join biggest protest so far against abortion ruling

Tens of thousands of Poles joined a march in Warsaw on Friday, the biggest in nine days of protests against a ruling by the country's top court last week that…

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More Coronavirus pandemic protests in Rome

Italian police once more clashed on Tuesday night with protesters against the measures implemented to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Rome, Italy. People went to the streets…

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Tear gas used as anti-restrictions protest flare up across Italy

Protests flared across Italy on Monday against a new round of government restrictions aimed at curbing a resurgent coronavirus, with violence reported in at least two major northern cities, Milan and Turin.…

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Tens of people detained by Belarus police

Tens of people were detained by police in the town of Lida in western Belarus on Sunday during a protest, Russia's RIA news agency cited the regional branch of the…

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278 persons detained by Polish police in anti-coronavirus restrictions protests

Warsaw police detained 278 people on Saturday after thousands protested against new curbs aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus, a police spokesman said. Police said demonstrators had attacked…

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Burned-out buildings and armed gangs in Lagos despite president’s plea

Gangs armed with knives and sticks blocked major roads in Lagos on Friday, with many on the streets angered by a speech in which the president called for calm but…

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Protests turn violent in Chile as churches burned, police fire tear gas

Tens of thousands of Chileans gathered in the central square of Santiago to mark the one-year anniversary of mass protests that left over 30 dead and thousands injured, with peaceful…

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Protest against coronavirus restrictions in Czech Republic turn violent

Hundreds of demonstrators, mostly hooligans, clashed with police on Sunday during a protest against the Czech government's new measures in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus…

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Nigeria to launch nationwide military exercise as protests rock country

The Nigerian army will begin a two-month national exercise, it said, while denying the move was part of any security response to recent widespread demonstrations against alleged police brutality. Operation…

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Thai PM vows to stay on as protesters defy his ban

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Friday he was not quitting after tens of thousands of anti-government protesters defied a ban on demonstrations and he warned them not to…

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What’s behind Thailand’s protests?

Thailand’s government banned gatherings of more than five people on Thursday in the face of three months of escalating demonstrations that have targeted King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as Prime…

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Thailand bans protests as challenge to establishment escalates

Thailand's government banned protests and police arrested at least three protest leaders on Thursday in the face of escalating demonstrations targeting King Maha Vajiralongkorn as well as Prime Minister Prayuth…

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Photo Story: Scuffles during anti-government protest in Bangkok

A pro-democracy protester scuffles with a pro-monarchy one during an anti-government protest at the democracy monument in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 October 2020. Pro-democracy protesters take part in a rally against…

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Nigeria’s police disbands controversial anti-robbery Squad after protests

The head of Nigeria's police dissolved its Special Anti-Robbery Squad with immediate effect on Sunday, a police statement said, prompted by days of protests across the country against alleged brutality…

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Chilean capital Santiago rocked by protests

Chilean demonstrators faced off anti-riot police during a protest at Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile. The protests were triggered after the fall of a protester into a river channel, allegedly…

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Clashes, injuries during anti-lockdown protests in London

At least nine police officers and three demonstrators have been injured during clashes at an anti-lockdown protest in London's Trafalgar Square - which saw 16 people arrested. Two of the…

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Why Thai protesters are challenging the monarchy

Since a longstanding taboo on criticising Thailand's monarchy was broken by protesters in early August, their rallies in Bangkok have got increasingly bold in criticising King Maha Vajiralongkorn and demanding…

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Plaque challenging Thai monarchy removed from near palace

A plaque placed by Thai protesters to declare that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king was removed from near the Grand Palace in Bangkok overnight and police…

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Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok on Sunday to present demands that include a call for reforms to curb his powers.…

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Thai protesters rally for big anti-government demonstration

Protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday for what organisers hope will be the biggest demonstration in years to demand the removal of former junta leader and now military-backed Prime Minister…

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Malta: ‘See no evil, hear no evil’ – surprise anti-corruption protest in Valletta

Protesters have held a surprise anti-corruption demonstration in front of Castille, claiming government corruption is facilitated by ministers' failure to speak out against it. Source: Times of Malta Updated 1645pm

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Pope appeals to protestors and governments

Pope Francis addressed the “numerous popular manifestations of protest” throughout the world in remarks spoken after the Angelus on Sunday. Pope Francis turned his thoughts to those protesting in numerous…

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Photo Story: Аnti-government protests continue in Bulgaria

A man holds national flag during an anti-government protest held in front of the Parliament building in Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 September 2020. Hundreds of demonstrators once again gathered in the…

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EU: Bulgarian Greens leader ‘violently arrested’ during peaceful demonstration

Borislav Sandov, co-chair of Zeleno dvizhenie (Bulgarian Greens), was “violently arrested” while taking part in a peaceful demonstration in front of the Bulgarian parliament, the European Greens said. Three other members…

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Scuffles during anti-government protests in Bulgaria

Thousands of Bulgarians rallied in front of the parliament in Sofia on Wednesday in one of the biggest protests so far in two months of demonstrations calling for the resignation…

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Protesters in Russia hold seventh anti-Kremlin march over detained governor

Around 1,500 people marched through the streets of the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday, marking the seventh consecutive weekend of protests after the region’s governor was detained…

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Biggest Thai protest in years puts pressure on government

More than 10,000 Thai protesters chanting “down with dictatorship” and “the country belongs to the people” rallied in Bangkok on Sunday in by far the biggest anti-government demonstration since a…

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Shots, tear gas fired as protests against the government and political establishment intensify in Lebanon

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators trying to break through a barrier to get to the parliament building in Beirut on Saturday and shots were heard as protests…

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Photo Story: Black Lives Matter and Anti Fascist demonstrators clash with police in Los Angeles

Police officers clashed with protesters as they protected the Federal Court House during a Black Lives Matter and Anti-Fascist protest in Los Angeles, California, USA. Hundreds of Black Lives Matter…

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Dozens arrested, police injured in clashes during Seattle’s Black Lives Matter protests

Dozens were arrested and many police injured in clashes around Seattle’s biggest Black Lives Matter protest in weeks on Saturday, police said, with a renewed energy sparked by violent clashes…

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Thousands protest against Kremlin in Russian far east for third weekend

Thousands of people marched in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday for the third weekend in a row, protesting at President Vladimir Putin's handling of a regional…

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“Bibi go home” – protests in Israel against government’s economic policies

Hundreds of people blocked roads and clashed with police in Tel Aviv Saturday evening at the end of a mass protest that saw some 10,000 demonstrate against the government’s economic…

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UNESCO reiterates duty to protect safety of journalists covering demonstrations

Concerned by the growing numbers of report on acts of violence against journalists during demonstrations, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has reiterated the principle whereby “freedom of expression is a vitally…

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‘I can’t breathe’ protests spread across America after Minneapolis killing

Thousands of protesters stormed the perimeter of Barclays Center in New York as protests spread across the United States over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who…

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Ten killed, 150 injured in clashes in India

Ten people have been killed and over 150 injured in clashes between opposing groups of protesters in New Delhi, police said on Tuesday, riots that overshadowed U.S. President Donald Trump's…

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Opposition party leaders and activists arrested before protest against Azerbaijan’s election result

Police in Azerbaijan detained three opposition party leaders and more than 100 activists on Sunday before they were due to take part in a protest against the results of last…

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Photo Story: Protests in Chile for the resignation of Police Chief

Protesters wave a Chilean flag on top of the statue of General Manuel Jesus Baquedano during a demonstration at the Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile, 14 February 2020. People gathered…

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Angry Lebanese reject new government

Violent demonstrations were witnessed on the streets of central Beirut as protesters gathered in the heart of the capital near the main entrance to parliament, which has been heavily fortified…

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Anti-government protests in Beirut

A man reacts as anti-government protesters wave a Lebanese national flag atop a road sign during ongoing protests at Ring Bridge in Beirut, Lebanon, 17 January 2020. Lebanese anti-government protesters…

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