Keywords: Freedom of assembly


Clashes erupt during housing protest in Madrid as police step up security

Violent confrontations broke out at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square during protests linked to Spain’s housing crisis, leaving people injured and prompting intervention by the National Police. The incidents have renewed debate over public security measures, the handling of demonstrations and......

Hundreds Join Pro-Palestinian March in Toronto as Canada Marks October 7 Anniversary

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in downtown Toronto on Saturday as rallies marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks took place under heightened police monitoring. The march brought protesters and counter-demonstrators into close proximity, prompting security measures......

French protest movement inspires Belgian students opposing education reforms

A wave of youth mobilization in France appears to be influencing student protests in Belgium, where demonstrations against education reforms have spread to several cities. Although the two movements have different national contexts and demands, Belgian students say the protests across the border have......