Keywords: Demonstrations


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......

Munich prepares for large-scale protests during global security summit

German authorities are preparing for large-scale demonstrations as the Munich Security Conference opens next week, with tens of thousands of protesters expected to gather across the Bavarian capital. City officials estimate that up to 120,000 people could take part in various rallies held alongside the......

Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers

Several demonstrations organized by members of the Kurdish community in France have resulted in 24 arrests and injuries to more than 20 police officers, according to police sources. The protests were held in different cities to denounce the ongoing military operations against Kurdish fighters in northeastern......

Protester arrested in London after removing flag from Iranian embassy

British police confirmed Friday evening that a protester was arrested in London after climbing onto the roof of the Iranian Embassy and removing its flag during a demonstration against repression in Iran. According to the Metropolitan Police, the individual unlawfully entered private property, scaled......