Tag: Protests

Sheryl Crow Sells Her Tesla to Protest Musk
‘Money donated to NPR… in the hope that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to hear it,’ she said. Last week, U.S. singer and actress Sheryl Crow sold her Tesla vehicle, manufactured by the company led by Elon Musk, and donated the money to the United States’ National Public Radio […]
February 18, 2025

Citizens Protest Against Trump in New York
Rallies on Presidents Day were organized by the 50501 movement (50 protests, 50 states, one day). On Monday, over 1,000 people took to the streets in New York City to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. The hours-long march and rally on Presidents Day is part of the nationwide protests organized by […]
February 18, 2025

Colombian Social Organizations Start an Indefinite Strike in La Guajira
Farmers are calling for comprehensive rural reform, the protection of water springs, and the suspension of coal mining. On Monday, over 15 social organizations called for an indefinite strike on the main roads of the department of La Guajira due to the lack of responses from the Colombian government to the problems affecting the region. […]
February 11, 2025

What Ignites Protests Across U.S. Against Donald Trump’s Policies?
The ‘50501 Movement’ plans to hold 50 protests in 50 states, one per day. The United States witnessed of late a wave of protests in multiple states against President Donald Trump’s recent policies and executive actions. Protesters rallied by such social media hashtags as #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. RELATED: […]
February 7, 2025

Serbian PM Vucevic Resigns Over Student Protests
Protests began after the collapse of the Novi Sad train station roof on November 1, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people. On Tuesday, Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced his resignation, stating that his decision was aimed at reducing tensions after over two months of continuous protests led by students accusing President Aleksandar […]
January 28, 2025

Bolivian Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Arce’s Resignation Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Tensions escalated in La Paz on Monday as police clashed with a large group of protesters aligned with former President Evo Morales. The demonstration, dubbed the “March for Life,” began in the morning in Achica Arriba, before making its way through El Alto and eventually reaching the city center of La Paz, with the intent […]
January 14, 2025

Farmer Commits Suicide During Protests in India
Over the last month, two farmers have committed suicide in protest against PM Modi’s apathy towards the ongoing protests. On Thursday, 55-year-old farmer Resham Singh committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance at a protest site in the northern Indian state of Punjab. He consumed insecticide at the Shambhu border, a point between Punjab and […]
January 9, 2025

South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Address Mozambique’s Election Protests
South Africa has dispatched a special envoy to meet with Mozambique’s outgoing president in an effort to quell the deadly protests that have erupted following the disputed election held in October. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed special envoy Sydney Mufamadi to express his government’s solidarity with Mozambique and its willingness to assist in resolving […]
December 31, 2024

Massive Protests in Syria Following Vandalism of an Alawite Shrine: Fears of Escalation
Telesur correspondent Hisham Wannous reported that protests escalated after extremists set fire to the mausoleum, a sacred site for Alawite people with over 1,200 years of history. Related: Rebels Take Damascus, President Al Assad Leaves The Country Several cities in Syria, including the capital Damascus, have been the scene of mass protests by outraged Alawite […]
December 25, 2024

Violent Unrest Erupts in Mozambique Following Election Ruling
At least 21 people have been killed in violent unrest across Mozambique following the Constitutional Council’s decision to uphold the victory of the long-ruling Frelimo party in the October presidential election. Related:Cyclone Chido Claims 94 Lives in Mozambique, Leaving Widespread Destruction Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda announced late Tuesday that the court ruling, made on Monday, […]