THE GUARDIAN: President Javier Milei and his allies are preparing new security guidelines in anticipation of protests against currency devaluation
Human rights activists in Argentina have expressed consternation over new security guidelines to crack down on an anticipated wave of protests after the incoming government of libertarian president Javier Milei devalued the country’s currency by more than 50%.
Protesting individuals and organizations will be identified with “video, digital or manual means” – and then billed for the cost of sending security forces to police their demonstrations, said Milei’s security minister, Patricia Bullrich, as she announced the new protocol on Thursday.
“The state is not going to pay for the use of the security forces; organizations that have legal status will have to pay or individuals will have to bear the cost,” Bullrich said. » | Uki Goñi in Buenos Aires | Sunday, December 17, 2023
Showing posts with label protests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label protests. Show all posts
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Thousands Gather in London for Protests and Vigils as the Israel-Hamas War Enters Third Day
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Israel-Hamas War,
London,
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti Poses without Headscarf - BBC News
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Iran,
protests,
Taraneh Alidoosti
Saturday, November 05, 2022
Revolution in Iran Gaining Momentum, Says Activist and Journalist Masih Alinejad
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Iran,
protests,
revolution in Iran
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Intense Clashes in Iranian City of Zahedan – BBC News
Oct 29, 2022 | Intense clashes have taken place in the Iranian city of Zahedan, as anti-government unrest grips the country. Social media footage showed security forces firing into crowds, four weeks after dozens were killed in protests there over allegations a teenage girl was raped by a senior policeman.
State media said one person was killed and 14 injured in Friday's violence. Iran has also been rocked by wider protests sparked by the death of a young Kurdish woman in police custody.
State media said one person was killed and 14 injured in Friday's violence. Iran has also been rocked by wider protests sparked by the death of a young Kurdish woman in police custody.
Iran Protests: 'I Never Dared Dream That This Would Happen in My Lifetime'
Friday, October 14, 2022
Iran's Protests and Activism Four Weeks on from Mahsa Amini's Death - BBC News
Topple the reactionary bastards! Throw the concept of a ‘mullocracy’ into the dustbin of history, where it belongs; and put the mullahs out to graze! – © Mark Alexander
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hijabs,
Iran,
protests,
women's rights
Friday, June 24, 2022
Abortion Rights Protests Part 1
Americans are suckers for myths, fairy stories and conspiracy theories. It seems pretty clear to me that they are falling inexorably into darkness and ignorance. Its decline from here on in is likely to be rapid; so it won't be long now before the centre of gravity will shift to the Orient. Fundamentalists of any stripe are ignorant people. There are plenty of fundamentalists in the US. Alas, Americans have seen their better days. – © Mark Alexander
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Sunday, November 25, 2018
Will Macron Bow to the Demands of 'Yellow Vest' Protesters? l Inside Story
Emmanuel Macron was elected last year on presidential pledges to create more jobs and improve lives. But for many French people, his economic reforms are a disaster. Critics accuse him of being a president for the rich - while hurting the poor.
One of his reforms is causing particular outrage - fuel tax. So-called 'Yellow Vest' protesters in Paris blocked roads for a second successive Saturday to tell Macron they've had enough. And his environmentally-friendly tax on diesel aimed at cutting pollution has to go - and so does he.
So, will he change his controversial policies?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan | Guests: Anne Giudicelli - Founder of Terrorisc Consultancy; Jacques Reland - Senior Research Fellow, Global Policy Institute London; Renaud Girard - Chief Foreign Correspondent, Le Figaro daily newspaper
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Trump's UK Visit Expected to Be Met with Large Protests
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Donald Trump,
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UK,
UK visit
Thursday, January 04, 2018
Is Iran Unrest Anti-establishment? | Inside Story
The international community has been quick to condemn the violence, and the US wants the United Nations to act. How will Iran deal with growing public anger?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mahjoob Zweiri, Associate professor at Qatar University; Seyed Mostafa Khoshcheshm, specialist on Iranian domestic affairs; Trita Parsi, President of the National Iranian American Council
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Inside Story,
Iran,
protests
Monday, May 08, 2017
Friday, November 27, 2015
Germany: 'Turkey Must Pay' for Death of Su-24 Pilot, Say Protesters in Berlin
Turkish Police Use Pepper Spray to Disperse Protesters in Ankara
Saturday, September 07, 2013
Turks Rally Against Syria Intervention
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
BBC: Thousands of people are gathering in Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest against a decision by the ruling military council to assume new powers.
The protests have been called by the Muslim Brotherhood, as it claims its candidate Mohammed Mursi won last weekend's presidential election.
His rival, former PM Ahmed Shafiq, also says he has won.
As Egyptians voted, the generals dissolved parliament and claimed all legislative power for themselves.
Correspondents say the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) appears to be working on the assumption that Mr Mursi will win, and making moves designed to reduce or constrain the power of the president and entrench its own.
Activists have described the moves as a "military coup". » | Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Monday, October 31, 2011
THE GUARDIAN: Twenty people detained in Denver and 30 in Portland as snowstorms result in quieter weekends for New York demonstrators
Violent clashes between Occupy protesters and police broke out in Denver, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, over the weekend.
Police arrested 20 people and fired pepper spray and pepper balls as they moved to tear down tents set up by Occupy Denver demonstrators on Saturday. Amid angry scenes, two protesters were held on felony charges after police said an officer was knocked off his motorcycle and other officers were kicked.
Patricia Hughes, 38, a nurse who was at the Denver demonstration described the police behaviour as "brutal and outlandish."
She said that police were putting on their riot gear before the demonstration began and that more than 100 officers charged into the crowd after one officer fell while dismantling a tent.
"It's an extraordinary decision that the police in Denver think rubber bullets are an acceptable response to a peaceful protest," she said. » | Dominic Rushe in New York | Sunday, October 30, 2011
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Monday, May 16, 2011
THE AUSTRALIAN: MUSLIM groups are worried by a new nationalist body that claims Australia is in danger of being Islamicised.
Australian Defence League supporters clashed with Left-wing protesters in the city yesterday as the group held its first local rally, sparking a warning from the Baillieu Government that bigotry would not be tolerated.
A small team of police initially kept the groups apart, but ADL supporters were forced to end their protest early when activists encircled them and tore up placards.
The ADL is an offshoot of the English Defence League, which has staged demonstrations in areas of high Muslim concentration in the UK.
About 40 ADL members, including women dressed in mock hijabs, protested in Federation Square yesterday over issues such as the certification of halal meat and concern sharia law would be introduced.
Protest organiser Martin Brennan claimed the group had 1400 members but denied it was anti-Muslim.
"We are not racist whatsoever, we are against radical Islam infiltrating Australia," he said.
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils president Ikebal Patel said the group was provocative and wrong to believe that most Australian Muslims wanted to bring in sharia law. » | John Masanauskas | Herald Sun | Sunday, May 15, 2011
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