Keywords: Demonstrations


India suspends police officer after rifle fired during student protest crackdown

Indian authorities have suspended a police constable after he discharged an assault rifle into the air while attempting to disperse student demonstrators in the eastern state of Bihar, intensifying scrutiny of law enforcement tactics during a growing wave of nationwide youth protests. The incident has......

Iraq protests erupt over power outages as extreme heat intensifies pressure on infrastructure

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut over the weekend to protest recurring electricity outages, highlighting the growing strain on the country's aging power infrastructure as a severe heatwave grips the region. The protests escalated into clashes with security forces......

Nationwide marches planned across France to demand stronger action against sexual violence

Women's rights organisations and child protection groups are set to hold demonstrations across France on Saturday, calling for comprehensive reforms to combat sexual violence following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, a case that has sparked widespread public emotion and renewed debate over the......

Thousands protest in Erfurt as anti-AfD demonstrators attempt to block party congress in Germany

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday in an attempt to disrupt the annual congress of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), prompting a large-scale police operation and widespread transport disruptions. Authorities deployed heavy security across......

South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as weekly anti-migrant protests escalate

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security and assist police as authorities prepare for a series of planned anti-migrant protests expected to continue throughout July. The deployment follows demonstrations held earlier this week, some of which turned......

Albanian police use tear gas as anti-corruption protests intensify in Tirana

Police in Albania used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators gathered outside parliament in Tirana on Thursday, as weeks of anti-government protests over alleged corruption escalated into confrontations with security forces. The clashes occurred after protesters threw eggs and flour at......

Protesters defy ban at anti-Iran repression rally in Paris

A demonstration denouncing political repression in Iran took place in Paris on Saturday despite an official ban imposed by French authorities and upheld by an administrative court. The gathering was scheduled to be held near the Invalides area, where protesters sought to draw attention to the human......

Tens of thousands rally in Madrid calling for Spanish Prime Minister’s resignation

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Saturday to demand the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid growing political tensions and a series of corruption-related controversies affecting the country’s political landscape. The large-scale protest, known......

Police arrest 43 in Central London to prevent clashes during rival demonstrations

Police in United Kingdom arrested 43 individuals during a major security operation in central London aimed at preventing clashes between two rival demonstrations. The operation, led by the Metropolitan Police Service, involved more than 4,000 officers deployed to maintain order and establish a controlled......