Tag: Protests

Hundreds Protest Donald Trump’s Visit to Scotland
Protesters raised concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. On Saturday, hundreds of people took to the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh to protest the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump, who is in Scotland for a five-day visit. RELATED: Trump Talks With Thailand and Cambodia Leaders, Says They Will Negotiate a Ceasefire A heavy […]
July 27, 2025

Brazilians Condemn U.S. Interference Over Bolsonaro Case
Bar associations and judges’ associations called for political differences to be set aside in order to defend Brazil’s sovereignty. On Friday, more than 250 Brazilian social organizations issued a manifesto in defense of national sovereignty in response to interference from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened to sanction the country over what he claims […]
July 25, 2025

Scots to Join Mass Protests Over Trump’s Visit
Global Justice Now condemns his attempts to ‘impose the interests of economic elites.’ On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Scotland for a four-day visit focused on his golf resorts in Turnberry and Menie. His trip has triggered a major police operation, a wave of criticism and protests planned in several cities. RELATED: […]
July 24, 2025

Cane Workers in Dominican Republic Mobilize Against Ongoing Labor Exploitation
Despite the lifting of U.S. sanctions, forced labor persists in Dominican sugar plantations, according to advocacy groups.
July 24, 2025

Ecuador’s President Noboa Faces First Protests of Second Term Over Controversial Laws
The new laws promoted by right-wing parties represent a setback for labor and social rights. ttOn Friday, President Daniel Noboa faced the first wave of social unrest since beginning his second term in May, as labor and civil society groups marched Friday recently approved laws backed by the ruling party’s majority in the National Assembly. […]
July 11, 2025

Togo Mourns Teen Protest Victim as Crackdown Deepens and Youth Defiance Grows
The death of 15-year-old Jacques Koami Koutoglo, whose bruised body was found floating in the Bè Lagoon after mass protests in Togo, has become a symbol of the country’s deepening political crisis and generational rupture. Koutoglo, a recent high school graduate who dreamed of becoming a footballer, was not part of the demonstrations, according to […]
July 10, 2025

Kenya Protests Turn Deadly as Death Toll Rises to 16 Amid Police Crackdown
The death toll from Wednesday’s nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya has climbed to 16, with most fatalities reportedly caused by police gunfire, according to Amnesty International and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The protests, held in 23 of Kenya’s 47 counties, marked the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax demonstrations that left […]
June 26, 2025

Eight Killed and Over 400 Injured as Kenyans Mark Anniversary of Deadly 2024 Protests
At least eight people were killed and more than 400 injured in mass protests across Kenya on Wednesday, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported. Demonstrators took to the streets to commemorate last year’s Gen Z-led unrest, which was met with a heavy security response. The KNCHR said it monitored demonstrations in 23 […]
June 25, 2025

Protestor Shot at Anti-Trump Rally in Salt Lake City
This happened a few hours after a Minnesota state legislator was killed in her home. On Sunday, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd informed that a protestor who was shot during a demonstration against President Donald Trump in Utah’s capital died. RELATED: Trump Orders Unprecedented Mass Deportation Targeting Democratic Cities On Saturday, Arthur Folasa […]
June 16, 2025

Panamanian Security Minister Announces Arrest of Banana Union Leader
The charges against Francisco Smith stem from road blockades that cut off much of Bocas del Toro. On Sunday, Panamanian Security Minister Frank Abrego confirmed that Francisco Smith, leader of the Agricultural Banana Industry Workers and Related Companies Union (SITRAIBANA), was arrested and charged with the crime of “apologia” (advocacy of criminal acts). RELATED: Panamanians […]