Tag: demonstrations

Massive Mobilization of Retirees and Football Fans in Argentina Repressed
“They need to leave, these people are out of their minds,” one protester told television crews amid a massive police presence, including dozens of security officers around the Parliament building. Related: Argentine Transporters To Support the Protest of Retirees Security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to suppress retirees, press workers, unions, and dozens […]
March 12, 2025

Vienna Police Ban Demonstrations Supporting a Far-Right Government
The demonstrations are organized by FairDenken, known for its large-scale and extreme protests during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the Vienna Police Department prohibited two demonstrations planned for Saturday in the Austrian capital. These demonstrations were expected to attract hundreds of thousands of citizens calling for a new government led by the Freedom Party of […]
November 28, 2024

University of California Bans Encampments and Masks on Its Campuses
Ten UC campuses were the scene of massive pro-Palestine demonstrations earlier this year. On Monday, Michael V. Drake, the president of the University of California (UC), announced that his institution will enforce rules to ban encampments, face masks and other activities related to protests. RELATED: Four Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Amid US Democratic Convention This […]
August 20, 2024

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Take Over Student Services Building at California State University
Students set up a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on May 1, calling for the university to divest from doing business with Israel On Wednesday, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters took over the student services building at California State University in Los Angeles (Cal State LA). RELATED: Gaza Strip: Civil Defense Faces Crisis, Lack of Means and […]
June 13, 2024

Iran Condemns US Court Ruling to Cease Pro-Palestinian Rallies on UC Campuses
Demonstrations have been spreading at universities across the U.S. amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemned a court ruling that ordered the cessation of the pro-Palestinian protests and strikes by students and university staff. RELATED: Iran Denounces IAEA Resolution as ‘Unconstructive’ He made the remarks after an […]