Tag: Protest
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Palestine Action Hunger Striker Reflects on Dying for Justice
Context of the Hunger Strike In a rare and stark message from behind bars, a Palestine Action hunger striker spoke by phone about the consequences of a prolonged protest against what he calls oppression. The comments, reported as part of ongoing coverage around protests and political imprisonment, spotlight a form of protest that hinges on…
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Palestine Action Hunger Strikers End Fast as Trials Loom
Overview: Hunger strikes end for two remand prisoners, five continue Two remand prisoners facing trial over alleged offences linked to Palestine Action have ended a hunger strike they started as part of a broader campaign against what supporters describe as harsh detention conditions. While these two inmates have ceased refusing food, five other detainees across…
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Palestine Action: Hunger Strikes End for Two Protesters Awaiting Trial as Five Continue
Overview Two protesters linked to the Palestine Action campaign have ended their hunger strike while awaiting trial for alleged offences connected to the group’s activities. Reports indicate that five more detainees in separate facilities are still refusing food as part of ongoing protest actions. The situation underscores a broader confrontation between activists and authorities over…
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Adelekezu Residents Burn Six Vehicles After Boy’s Death at Mining Site
Incident details Residents of Adelekezu, a community near Dadwen in the Axim District, say they were jolted by a fatal shooting at a mining company site that led to widespread unrest. Local authorities say a boy lost his life at the site, triggering a wave of anger among residents who gathered to demand accountability and…
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Delhi Air Pollution Protest Turns Violent as Pepper Spray Used on Police; 15 Detained
Violent clashes mark Delhi air pollution protest A demonstration in Delhi over the city’s choking air pollution spiraled into chaos as agitators clashed with police near the C Hexagon area, leading to multiple detentions and hospital visits for officers. Eyewitness accounts describe a group of protesters refusing to disperse, prompting police to intervene. In the…
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Delhi Air Pollution Protest Turns Violent: Pepper Spray Said Used on Police, 15 Detained
Overview Delhi has faced another day of confrontation as anti-pollution demonstrators gathered around the city’s C Hexagon area, a site that has become emblematic of ongoing concerns about air quality. In a scene that underscored the tensions surrounding air pollution and public dissent, police detained fifteen participants after protesters refused to disperse. Accounts from officers…
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Tel Aviv Protest Demands State Inquiry into Hamas Attack
Thousands Gather in Tel Aviv to Demand a State Inquiry In a rally that drew opposition leaders and a large turnout of citizens, about 2,000 people gathered at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square on Saturday night. The protest called for an official state commission of inquiry into Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, and scrutinized how…
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Protesters in Tel Aviv Demand State Commission of Inquiry into October 7 Hamas Onslaught
Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv to Demand a State Commission of Inquiry In Tel Aviv, a display of political unity and public concern drew a crowd as around 2,000 demonstrators gathered in Habima Square for a Saturday night protest. The event brought together five leaders from opposition parties and a broad coalition of supporters who…
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Tel Aviv Protest Demands State Inquiry into Oct 7 Hamas
Overview: Opposition Leaders Lead a Night of Protests in Tel Aviv In a visible show of unity, five leaders from opposition parties joined roughly 2,000 demonstrators at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square on a Saturday night. The crowd gathered to demand a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas onslaught that rocked Israel on October 7,…
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Stun Grenades and Tear Gas Fire Outside G20 Summit as Operation Dudula Protests Erupt
Overview of the clash outside the G20 summit Police clashed with members of Operation Dudula near the Nasrec Expo Centre as world leaders gathered for the G20 summit. Reported use of stun grenades and tear gas aimed at dispersing a group that attempted to push past barricades during a protest outside the event venue. The…