World Protests - Page 54

March 15, 2023

Pakistani police siege of opposition leader's home postponed over sports match

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faces allegations he illegally sold state gifts he received while in office, but he maintains the case is purely political.

March 15, 2023

Italian government limits recognition of parental rights to biological parents only

The Italian government has limited the recognition of parental rights to only the biological parent in families with same-sex couples. The move was denounced as homophobic.

March 15, 2023

French protestors stage another round of strikes as committee of senators, lawmakers examine pension bill

A committee of senators and lower-house lawmakers are examining a pension reform bill. Another round of strikes is being staged in response to the bill.

March 13, 2023

Bill concentrating power in Netanyahu coalition advances, Israeli legal reform proceeds

Allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's Knesset have introduced a bill insulating the leader from potential legal challenges over corruption charges.

March 13, 2023

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan rallies thousands of supporters despite arrest warrants

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, is rallying protestors despite warrants for his arrest. Khan has arrest warrants relating to graft and terrorism cases.

March 13, 2023

22,000 arrested during Iranian protests gets pardoned, government says

The Iranian government said 22,000 people arrested during a massive wave of anti-government protests have been pardoned. The demonstrations began when a woman died while under custody.

March 12, 2023

Activists vandalize Scotland's 'Braveheart' monument in climate protest

Climate activists in the United Kingdom have previously targeted major artworks of cultural importance, vandalizing them to draw attention to their cause.

March 10, 2023

Climate activists face Vatican trial over damage to famous statue

A group of climate activists who recorded themselves supergluing their hands to the base of an ancient Roman statue are now standing trial in Vatican City court.

March 9, 2023

China suspected of silencing pro-democracy movement after Hong Kong police arrest veteran activist

Hong Kong authorities arrested a veteran labor activist Thursday. While the reason behind the arrest is unclear, Beijing is suspected of cracking down on the city’s pro-democracy camp.

March 9, 2023

Israel's prime minister airlifted to country's main airport after protestors block route

Protestors in Israel prevented the prime minister from driving to the country's main airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instead had to be airlifted there.