In Afghanistan, thousands of people are outraged after the Taliban beheaded a nine year old girl. The beheading took place less than a week ago. Additionally, six other victims were also kidnapped and beheaded. Thousands […]
Tag: Protests
Police Chief Network Hopes To Reform Policing Across The Country In Response To Growing Concerns
Several weeks ago, police chiefs from some of the nation’s largest police departments convened in Baltimore to offer advice and counsel to the then-head of the Baltimore Police Department, Anthony Batts. At the time, Baltimore […]
Protests Continue As Opposition Unleashes Tear Gas On Kosovo Parliament For The Second Time
The Parliament of Kosovo was disrupted for the second time in recent weeks by tear gas, as lawmakers from the Self-Determination party continued their resistance against deals backed by the EU. The proposed deals would […]
Violence Erupts As Air France Executives Flee From Employee Protesters
Violence erupted on Monday at the Charles de Gaulle airport in France as protesters stormed the offices of Air France executives. Human resources chief Xavier Broseta and the head of long-haul flights Pierre Plissonnier had […]
Thousands Take To The Street Of Malaysia After Prime Minister Steals $700 Million From Development Fund
Thousands of Malaysians are protesting in the country’s capital of Kuala Lumpur demanding the resignation of their Prime Minister. The demonstrators are upset over alleged financial impropriety. During tough economic conditions the country has absorbed […]
Over Half A Million Protest In India Over Discriminatory Affirmative Action Programs
The Gujarat State in India has been hit by massive demonstrations led by an influential high-caste clan that wants an end to affirmative action by the authorities. The central government instead responded by imposing a […]
Migrants Swarm Italian City Of Milan Protesting Poor Living Conditions, Lack Of Work Permits
Hundreds of migrants collided with law enforcement officers in the Italian city of Milan on Tuesday after paralyzing a major highway in protest of pitiable living conditions at a Red Cross immigrant center. The migrants […]
Thousands Of Protesters March On Beirut Demanding President’s Resignation
Thousands of demonstrators poured into central Beirut late Sunday to demand that the country’s top politicians resign. The protests came hours after Prime Minister Tammam Salam implied he might resign following violent protests over a month long garbage crisis. The […]
Deadly Explosion Rips Apart Bangkok, Killing Scores
A deadly bomb exploded in Thailand’s Capital Bangkok on Monday evening, killing a dozen people including tourists and injuring another 78. The blast tore through the country that has seen widespread anti-government protests in the […]
Uber Changes Tactics As Brazil Latest To See Widespread Anti-Uber Protests
In a scene reminiscent of those in Paris recently, a thousand Rio de Janeiro taxi drivers protested against ride-sharing company Uber, blocking major roadway and bringing traffic to almost a complete stand still. Uber, in […]
Obama To Be Greeted By 5000 Naked Protesters As He Arrives in Kenya
Up to 5000 naked protesters are set to welcome President Barrack Obama when he visits Kenya this week. The protesters will be protesting against plans by the U.S. President to talk on gay rights in […]
Tens Of Thousands March In Hong Kong Against Chinese Rule
Hong Kong saw more demonstrations over Chinese control of the prosperous financial hub as tens of thousands of protesters marched on Wednesday for full democracy, free of Chinese interference. The protesters also called on the […]
France Issues Ban On Taxi App Uber After Violent Paris Protests
Scofflaw taxi service Uber can no longer legally operate in France after the country’s interior minister banned the company following violent protests against it by taxi drivers yesterday. Minister Bernard Cazeneuve called the service “illegal” […]
Paris Taxi Drivers Riot Over Taxi Hailing App Uber
Angry taxi drivers closed the streets of Paris and those leading to the airport by overturning cars and setting tires on fire, as part of a nationwide protest against ride sharing company Uber, who they […]
Hong Kong Rejects Chinese Sponsored Electoral Reforms In Historic Vote Against Beijing Interference
In a historic independent vote, Hong Kong’s legislature on Thursday rejected a China-vetted electoral reform package that had been roundly criticized by pro-democracy lawmakers and activists as flawed and undemocratic. The move came as a […]
Milan Expo’s Glitzy Opening Marred By Violence
Milan’s flashy international expo was beset by violence on opening day as demonstrators clashed with Italian police on Friday. Police responded with tear gas on Friday as protests against the event overshadowed the start of […]
More Than 100 People Arrested In New York Protests
Over 100 people were arrested in protests in support of Freddie Gray as the unrest spread to New York City Wednesday night, according to reports. The New York protest, which began in Union Square, was […]
Social Media Can Predict Unrest But Is This Ethical?
While the broken glass and burned wreckage is being cleared in the wake of the riots that hit Baltimore’s streets this week, researchers are already analyzing the situation to see if such events can be […]
Baltimore Burns, Maryland Governor Declares State Of Emergency
In response to the police murder of, and today’s funeral for, Freddie Gray protesters took to the streets of Baltimore and have now begun rioting. Governor Larry Hogan, at the request of Baltimore City, has […]