Keywords: Protest


London police warn over October 7 pro-Palestinian march near major universities

The Metropolitan Police has called on organizers of a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration in London to postpone the event, warning that its timing and route could heighten tensions for Jewish students and university staff marking the third anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel. The march is scheduled......

Susan Sarandon arrested during New York protest against Netanyahu

American actress Susan Sarandon was among several demonstrators detained in New York on Thursday as activists protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Sarandon, 79, was taken into custody during a sit-in organized by Jewish Voice for Peace......

Benabdallah blames low turnout for PPS performance in Morocco’s legislative election

Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, secretary-general of Morocco’s Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), has attributed part of his party’s performance in the September 23 legislative election to weak voter participation. Speaking to journalists after provisional results were announced, Benabdallah......

Brussels residents protest aircraft noise over the Belgian capital

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to protest against aircraft noise affecting several northern and western districts of the Belgian capital. The demonstration was held in the Koekelberg area, where residents gathered near the entrance to Elisabeth Park to voice their opposition......

Croatia: Tens of Thousands Protest for Toxic Waste Cleanup

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Zagreb on Saturday to demand urgent action from authorities regarding a vast deposit of hazardous waste in the mountainous region of Lika. The protesters condemned delays in addressing over 30,000 tons of waste and raised alarms about risks to drinking......

Madrid business leaders join protest supporting Ceuta amid economic crisis

Business representatives in Madrid are expected to take part in a protest scheduled for September 2 in support of the private sector in Ceuta, amid the economic difficulties linked to the city's recent migration crisis. According to Spanish media reports, the Madrid Business Forum has announced......

Greece: Six Suspected Members of Rouvikonas Sought After an 'Anti-Zionist Patrol'

The Greek police have identified six individuals suspected of belonging to the anarchist collective Rouvikonas, as part of an investigation into an action carried out in late June in Thessaloniki. The authorities mention facts that may constitute racist offenses, while the group claims to mobilize against......

Tunisia: Opposition Gears Up for New Mobilization Against Kais Saied

The challenge to the Tunisian government is set to take a new turn. Opposition parties and figures committed to defending freedoms are announcing a new gathering in Tunis, presented as the third event in a series of recent mobilizations. Through this new show of strength, opponents of President Kais......

Iran: a foreign national executed following January anti-government protests

Iranian authorities have announced the execution of a foreign national convicted for participating in the widespread anti-government protests that shook the country in January. The nationality of the executed individual has not been disclosed, while Iranian authorities continue a particularly harsh crackdown......