World Protests - Page 44

June 23, 2023

France shuts down climate activist group over violent protests

France shutdown environmental activist group Uprising of the Earth following violent clashes with police that some argue amount to 'eco-terrorism.'

June 15, 2023

Black Lives Matter leader in Canadian city charged with anti-Catholic hate crime

The president of the Black Lives Matter movement in Calgary, Canada, has been charged with a hate crime after she allegedly impeded access to a Catholic school.

June 14, 2023

Top Hong Kong protest song removed from major music platforms

"Glory to Hong Kong," a popular song among pro-democracy protestors and secessionists in the administrative region, has been removed from several major streaming services and platforms.

June 14, 2023

Polish women plan abortion rights protests, demand liberalization of abortion law

Polish women are planning abortion rights protests in dozens of cities after a woman died of sepsis during her fifth month of pregnancy.

June 12, 2023

Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue

A Vatican court ordered two climate activists to pay over 28,000 euros ($30,000) in damages for glueing their hands to the base of an over 2,000-year-old statue.

June 11, 2023

Taliban used military vehicles supplied to former Afghan security forces by US in recent Iran skirmish: report

Border and water disputes led to skirmishes between Taliban and Iranian border personnel. A Taliban military commander had reportedly threatened to wipe Iran off the map.

June 9, 2023

School-striking Greta Thunberg vows to continue protesting after graduation

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will no longer be able to miss school to protest as she plans on graduating from high school soon.

June 8, 2023

Biden administration under fire for Iran nuke and hostage deal that could net regime billions

Reports claim a controversial nuclear and hostage deal between Iran’s regime and the U.S. is just around the corner. The plan could inject as much as $17 billion into Iranian coffers.

June 7, 2023

Political violence rocks Senegal, threatens stability, as nation closes overseas consulates

Senegal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the precautionary closure of its overseas consulates amid widespread protest over the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.

June 7, 2023

Serbia's president announces early elections amid protests, tragic shootings

In response to widespread protests and two recent mass shootings that deeply affected the nation, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has pledged to hold early parliamentary elections.