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Hundreds of protesters in Venice clashed with riot police as Trump-era U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta arrived aboard a 117-meter luxury yacht for a Coastal Diplomacy tour, a display activists said symbolized U.S. wealth and influence; Fertitta called the trip a celebration of shared history and ties between the U.S. and Italy.
Riot police in Senegal fired teargas to disperse protesters outside the national assembly after President Macky Sall postponed the February elections to August, sparking accusations of attempting to extend his term illegally. The move has led to widespread unrest, with concerns over democratic stability and fears of violent protests. The African Union and other bodies have called for a new election date, while opposition parties have reacted with anger and vowed to challenge the postponement in court.
Pro-Palestinian protesters had a tense standoff with riot police outside President Joe Biden's campaign event in Michigan, criticizing his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Demonstrators chanted "Genocide Joe" and "Hey Joe, hear our demand, you have blood on your hands," calling for people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's Democratic presidential primary and against Biden in the country's presidential election. The protest remained peaceful, and some participants expressed their disappointment with Biden's administration's policies regarding the conflict.
Riot police clashed with protesters in Russia's Bashkortostan region after activist Fail Alsynov was sentenced to four years in prison for inciting ethnic hatred. The demonstrations, labeled as an "unauthorized rally" by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, led to the detention of around 20 people. The protests stemmed from Alsynov's opposition to the mining of a sacred mountain and have become some of the most significant in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Riot police in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan clashed with protesters after a leading local rights activist, Fail Alsynov, was sentenced to four years in a penal colony for inciting ethnic hatred. The rare protest, which drew a crowd of several thousand people, resulted in arrests and criminal investigations into "mass disturbances" and violence against authorities. Alsynov's supporters believe the case against him is delayed revenge for his role in previous protests, and his name has been added to a list of "extremists and terrorists." The timing of the protest is sensitive for the authorities as President Vladimir Putin seeks a new term, and the regional head faces pressure to handle the situation to avoid embarrassment for the Kremlin.
Russian riot police clashed with protesters in Bashkortostan after a rights activist, Fail Alsynov, was sentenced to four years in a penal colony for inciting ethnic hatred, a charge he denies. The demonstrations, near the border with Kazakhstan, resulted in injuries, arrests, and an investigation into "mass rioting" with potential 15-year prison sentences. Alsynov's supporters claim the charges are delayed revenge for his activism, and he intends to appeal the verdict. The activist has been critical of military mobilization and advocated for the preservation of the ethnic identity of the Bashkir people.
Violent clashes erupted in Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack, with vehicles torched, riot police attacked, and shops looted. Over 400 officers were deployed to contain the unrest caused by a small group of thugs. Police cordon was set up around the Irish Parliament building, and public transport was suspended. Ireland's top police officer did not rule out a potential terrorist link to the attack. A man in his 50s, who was also injured, is a person of interest in the investigation.
Riot police were called to Montana's Capitol after left-wing protesters disrupted proceedings in support of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, who was censured by the state House of Representatives last week. The protesters were chanting "Let her speak!" and were arrested when police units commenced an operation to break up the group. Zephyr drew criticism after telling Republicans during a House floor debate on amendments to Senate Bill 99 that they have "blood on your hands." The bill, which would prohibit sex change treatment for minors, ultimately passed both the state House and Senate and is expected to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.