All articles tagged with #protests
Protests outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center entered a third day with barricades blocking transfers as detainees’ hunger strike persists; clashes with ICE included pepper spray and batons, drawing visits from lawmakers and calls for dignity and due process, amid ongoing questions about conditions and the transfer of detainee Martin Soto.
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic deepens ties with China, receiving Xi Jinping’s Friendship Medal and taking part in a signing ceremony in Beijing, while domestic protests mount and put pressure on his government.
Turkish police storm the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters in Ankara to evict supporters, using tear gas and rubber bullets amid escalating political tensions; CHP leader Ozgur Ozel addressed supporters outside, with former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu seen in related events in the days surrounding the raid.
Thousands gathered in Belgrade for a large anti-government protest led by university students calling for early elections and the rule of law. The rally began peacefully but clashes erupted between demonstrators and riot police as flares, rocks and bottles were hurled and officers used pepper spray to disperse them; authorities blocked routes and trains were canceled to deter travel. The demonstrations underscore ongoing dissent against President Aleksandar Vucic and concerns about democratic backsliding and governance in Serbia.
Tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid in a largely peaceful protest organized by the Spanish Civil Society association, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid corruption scandals; at least seven police officers were injured in clashes, a small group tried to breach barriers around the Moncloa residence, and three people were arrested; organizers said 80,000 participated, a government figure put the count at about 40,000, while leaders from the opposition PP and far-right Vox attended.
Thousands of student-led protesters filled Belgrade to demand early elections and a transparent probe into the Novi Sad rail disaster of 2024 as anti-government demonstrations broaden, with President Aleksandar Vucic signaling elections could occur between September and November; clashes with police erupted, trains were canceled, and protesters vow to push for change amid Serbia's EU bid.
Thousands gathered in Belgrade to protest the government, demanding resignations and reforms; confrontations with police erupted as authorities moved to disperse the crowd, underscoring growing political tensions in Serbia.
Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against the remaining Broadview Six protesters outside the Broadview ICE facility after revelations of significant grand jury misconduct, with the case dismissed without prejudice and potential sanctions and legal-fee remedies anticipated by the defense.
In eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province, residents of Rwampara protested the handling of Ebola victims, attempting to recover bodies and setting an Ebola treatment center on fire after being denied; security forces intervened to retake the facility. The outbreak has killed about 139 people with around 600 probable cases, and response efforts are hampered by ongoing conflict and the M23 militia's control of parts of South Kivu, complicating WHO’s declared international emergency response.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, residents angry at the Ebola outbreak burned a treatment center, underscoring growing public frustration and complicating outbreak response by raising safety risks for healthcare workers and hindering containment efforts.
Protests and vigils have grown in Dublin following the death of Yves Sakila, a Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards during an alleged shoplifting incident. A circulating video of the restraint has been described as disturbing, prompting calls for a thorough Garda investigation and an independent inquiry. Arnotts says it is reviewing its security practices and cooperating with authorities, while politicians express condolences and demand transparency; a protest is planned outside Leinster House.
Kenya suspended its nationwide transport strike after government talks on rising fuel costs; a diesel price cut of 10 shillings was announced (petrol unchanged at 214 shillings), but protesters demanded larger cuts. The strike is paused for seven days to allow further negotiations, with a risk of resuming if progress stalls.
In Tehran, thousands attend state-sponsored rallies as public gun kiosks appear and state TV features weapon demonstrations, signaling a hardening stance while Trump posts threats to renew military action, fueling fears of a new war even as some Iranians advocate peace.
An analysis of the Unite the Kingdom march argues it signals the rise of a cohesive right-wing cause in Britain, examining working-class sentiment, media framing, and political risk, while reader comments reflect a polarized debate about the movement’s legitimacy and implications.
Bulgarian singer Dara won Eurovision 70 in Vienna with 'Bangaranga,' giving Bulgaria its first victory after outperforming 24 rivals; the night featured a wide range of acts and political protests over Israel's participation, with Israel’s Noam Bettan finishing second and Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu third, amid ongoing tensions and talk of a future Eurovision Asia spinoff in Bangkok.