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uk-news1 month ago•12 min saved

Belfast unrest intensifies as water cannon returns amid knife-attack aftermath

Live BBC updates say Belfast violence after Monday’s knife attack continued with riot police deploying a water cannon; Northern Ireland police are receiving help from Police Scotland, including dog teams, to bolster public-order control. Officials warn against online incitement and say new powers will be introduced to remove illegal content. Wednesday’s disorder was smaller than Tuesday’s but still saw injuries and homelessness, and Hadi Alodid appeared in court charged with attempted murder, while the victim’s family urged calm and highlighted migrants’ contributions.

via BBC|

#belfast #knife-attack #northern-ireland

uk-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Water cannon deployed as NI anti-immigration protests turn violent (second night)

Police used water cannon to disperse about 300 rioters during a second night of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland, including clashes near the Sandyknowes roundabout north of Belfast, arson and brick-throwing; unrest also reported in Derry and Coleraine. A man linked to Monday’s north Belfast stabbing was charged with attempted murder, and ministers condemned the violence while urging peaceful protest.

via The Guardian|

#anti-immigration #northern-ireland #police

world7 months ago•8 min saved

BBC Evidence Links WW1 Toxic Compound to Georgian Protesters

The BBC investigation suggests that Georgian authorities used a World War I-era chemical, possibly camite, in water cannons against protesters, causing long-lasting symptoms and raising concerns about the use of obsolete and potent chemical agents in crowd control, which may violate international law and human rights.

via BBC|

#camite #chemical-weapon #georgia-protests

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Georgia Police Clash with Protesters Near Presidential Palace

Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia turned violent as riot police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray to disperse opposition demonstrators attempting to storm the presidential palace during municipal elections, amid accusations against the government of authoritarianism and pro-Russia policies, with injuries reported among security personnel and protesters.

via Al Jazeera|

#georgia #opposition #presidential-palace

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Tensions rise as Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack in South China Sea

The Philippines has accused China of aggressively targeting a navy-operated supply boat with a water cannon in the contested South China Sea for the second consecutive day. The incidents resulted in the disabling of the Philippine supply boat and damage to a Philippine coast guard escort ship. Chinese officials have blamed the US for encouraging the Philippines to provoke China, while the Philippines denounces China's actions as "pure aggression."

via Fox News|

#china #international-relations #navy

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

European Countries Crack Down on Pro-Palestinian Protests

French police used teargas and water cannon to disperse a banned pro-Palestinian rally in Paris, citing concerns about disturbances to public order. Despite the ban, several hundred demonstrators gathered in separate groups, chanting slogans against Israel and French President Emmanuel Macron. The interior minister had ordered the banning of all pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country. Tensions have been heightened in France since the recent Hamas attack on Israel, with an increase in antisemitic acts and harassment of Jewish children reported.

via Reuters|

#france #international-affairs #pro-palestinian-rally

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Dutch Police Deploy Water Cannon to Disperse Climate Activists Blocking Highways"

Up to 10,000 climate activists blocked the A12 highway at The Hague for three days, protesting against government subsidies for fossil fuels. Police deployed water cannons to clear the major highway, while thousands of protesters marched with posters and flags. Extinction Rebellion organized the protests and threatened a permanent blockade until fossil fuel subsidies are dropped. Over the weekend, around 3,000 activists were detained, and on Saturday, an estimated 10,000 activists joined the protest. The activists argue that extreme temperatures this summer are a sign of the future if fossil fuels aren't abandoned.

via Daily Mail|

#climate-activists #dutch-highway-protest #environment