World Protests - Page 23

May 30, 2024

United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor 'Butcher of Tehran': 'Outright offensive'

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi died earlier this month, along with Iran's foreign minister and other high-ranking officials, when the helicopter carrying them crashed in a mountainous region.

May 21, 2024

Some Iranians celebrate 'Butcher of Tehran' Raisi's death in the streets despite oppressive regime

Iranians celebrated the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, also known as the "Butcher of Tehran," while thousands mourned the official in a state-sponsored funeral procession.

May 18, 2024

Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic

A half dozen climate protesters broke into the Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to the runway, disrupting traffic and temporarily shutting down the facility.

May 15, 2024

Georgia's capital roils with protesters after parliament passes 'Russian law' against foreign media influence

Protesters blocked streets in Georgia's capital after their parliament passed the so-called 'Russian law' that critics say will jeopardize the country's chances of joining the EU.

May 15, 2024

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

May 10, 2024

Climate activists attack case holding the original Magna Carta in London

Two climate activists targeted the original text of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London during a protest calling for the end of fossil fuels.

May 9, 2024

Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.

May 9, 2024

Protesters demand Armenian prime minister's resignation after border villages ceded to Azerbaijan

Protesters showed up in Yerevan, Armenia, in droves on Thursday to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation after his government moved to cede land to Azerbaijan.

May 9, 2024

Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants

After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.

May 8, 2024

Police break up another protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam police ended a blockade created by hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam, in the second day in a row of unrest over Israel's war in Gaza.