Tag #Political Protest

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Labour Councillor on Trial for Inciting Violence at Anti-Racism Protest

Labour councillor Ricky Jones is on trial for allegedly inciting violence at a Walthamstow anti-racism protest last August, stating that far-right protesters "should have their throats slit", following the Southport murders.

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One Piece Pirate Flags Become Symbol of Indonesian Dissent

Indonesians are displaying pirate flags from the popular anime One Piece to protest President Prabowo Subianto's government, sparking a debate over freedom of expression and the potential for political unrest, with some officials viewing it as an attempt to divide the nation while others see it as c...

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Thai Protests Erupt After Deadly Border Clash

On Saturday, approximately 2,000 protesters in Bangkok demanded suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation and supported the army after a deadly border clash with Cambodia killed over 30 and displaced 260,000, ending with a July 29 ceasefire.

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Maryland Democrats Denied Entry to ICE Facility, Sparking Political Backlash

Maryland Democratic senators and representatives were denied entry to a Baltimore ICE facility, sparking a social media backlash and accusations of a staged photo opportunity; this incident follows similar past confrontations with federal immigration authorities.

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US Protests Demand Bolder Democratic Opposition to Trump

Protests across the US, inspired by John Lewis's legacy, demanded stronger Democratic opposition to the Trump administration, citing concerns over agency budget cuts, insufficient resistance to Trump's policies, and calls for more aggressive tactics.

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Catalan Deputy Destroys Photo of King Felipe VI Amidst Parliament Debate

During a Catalan Parliament debate on the state's weakness in Catalonia, CUP deputy Laia Estrada shredded a photo of King Felipe VI, protesting the monarchy; Vox and PP criticized her action, while the Parliament's presiding officers defended it as freedom of expression.

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Athens Memorial: Prolonged Protest at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A makeshift memorial for the victims of the Tempe train disaster, situated before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, persists, creating a clash between political activism and the monument's official symbolism, attracting tourists and highlighting a societal divide.

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German Choir Disrupts AfD Interview with Viral Anti-Far-Right Song

During a televised interview in Berlin, the Corner Chor choir disrupted Alice Weidel of Germany's AfD party with a powerful anti-AfD song, leading to complaints from Weidel and the party's demand for a re-broadcast, which was refused. The protest, amplified by social media, highlights the growing us...

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German Activist Acquitted of Most Charges After Pre-Trial Detention

German activist Michael Ballweg, initially accused of serious financial crimes, was found guilty only of minor accounting errors after nine months in pre-trial detention, raising concerns about prosecutorial overreach.

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Record Turnout at Berlin CSD Amidst Far-Right Counter-Protest

Berlin's CSD parade saw a record turnout of hundreds of thousands, exceeding expectations, while a small, far-right counter-protest was largely contained by police, highlighting growing concerns about LGBTQ+ rights amid political controversy.

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Turkish Law Favors Mining Companies, Sparks Protests

TİP lawmaker Sera Kadıgil denounced a new Turkish law that prioritizes mining companies over citizens' rights, leading to protests and hunger strikes, alleging that only 2-3% of underground resources will go to the state, while the rest will go to mining companies; she criticized AKP's support of co...

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3.5% Rule: Mass Participation and the Success of Non-Violent Movements

Political scientists Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan's research indicates that sustained non-violent participation by 3.5% of a population in a maximalist campaign is often sufficient to topple an authoritarian regime, though this isn't a guaranteed outcome and presents limitations in modern conte...

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