Columbia cancels in-person classes over Israeli-Palestinian tensions: Columbia University has canceled in-person classes and police have arrested dozens of ...
apnews.com/article/columbia-yale-israel-palestinians-protests-56c3d9d0a278c15ed8e4132a75ea9599
A pro-Palestine rally that was held outside the venue of the Labor Notes conference in Chicago was repressed by the local police on Saturday ... Show more
Met Police: Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row: Policing minister Chris Philp is set to meet the commissioner after an officer described a ...
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Hundreds of Columbia University students protested on campus following the New York City Police's dispersal of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the ... Show more
Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley faces calls to quit over Gaza protests: The head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism called for Sir Mark to resign or be sacked ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-police-chief-faces-calls-to-quit-over-gaza-protests
Met chief to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups after officer's 'openly Jewish' comment
itv.com/news/2024-04-21/met-commissioner-to-discuss-protests-with-mayor-and-jewish-groups
Calls for London police chief's resignation grow after antisemitic incident: Falter was targeted with antisemitic remarks by an officer near a pro-Palestinian ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-calls-for-london-police-chief-s-resignation-grow-after-antisemitic-incident
The Met has made mistakes – stopping Gideon Falter crossing the road is not one of them
inews.co.uk/opinion/met-mistakes-gideon-falter-crossing-road-not-one-3018434
Irish protesters told they are not allowed to speak Irish by German police at pro-Palestine protest camp near
independent.ie/world-news/europe/irish-protesters-told-they-are-not-allowed-to-speak-irish-by-german-police-at-pro-palestine-protest-camp-near-the-reichstag-in-berlin/a1319762424.html
London police apologize after threatening to arrest ‘openly Jewish’ man near pro-Palestinian protest
nbcnews.com/news/world/london-police-apologize-threatening-arrest-openly-jewish-man-palestini-rcna148676
Columbia faculty joins student protests despite bipartisan criticism: Dozens of Columbia University and Barnard College faculty stood in solidarity with students ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4612264-columbia-faculty-joins-student-protests/
Quick Glance: NYC Mayor Condemns Violence and Antisemitism
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns the antisemitic rhetoric being used at Columbia University's campus.
- Adams emphasizes that hate has no place in the city and the police are ready to respond to any violations of law.
- He stresses that New York City will not be a city of lawlessness and that the police are prepared to respond to any law-breaking.
- US representatives call for action against antisemitism at Columbia University, including the resignation of the university president and cutting federal funding to antisemitic universities.
BREAKING: Police have said a 20-year-old man has been arrested after footage appeared to show a car driving towards a Scottish independence march in Glasgow ... Show more
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial in Manhattan
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/maxwell-azzarello-dies-set-self-fire-trump-trial/73396274007/
Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib criticize ‘appalling’ suspension of Omar’s daughter at Columbia
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605100-ocasio-cortez-tlaib-criticize-suspension-omars-daughter-at-columbia/
Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right: If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html
More than 100 demonstrators were arrested on and around the campus of Columbia University after refusing to leave an encampment set up on campus in support of ... Show more
A group of Google employees staged sit-ins at the company’s offices to protest the tech giant’s work with Israel’s government ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/google-sit-in-employee-protest-nimbus-israel/
Aida Shakarami: Iran morality police arrests dead protester's sister, mother says
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68849736
Activist Cornel West joined pro-Palestine protesters at Columbia University, declaring his solidarity with the demonstrators ... Show more
Man sets himself on fire in protest area outside Trump trial - reports: A man has set himself on fire outside the courthouse in New York where former US ...
news.sky.com/story/person-sets-themselves-on-fire-in-protest-area-outside-trump-trial-reports-13118749
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Sexual assault and brutal beatings: Iran renews violent hijab crackdown: Videos from Iran showed women struggling as "Morality Police" officers tried ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iran-renews-violent-hijab-crackdown-widespread-arrests-reported-797603
A day after arrests at Columbia, tensions over Israel-Gaza war simmer: After the arrests of more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/19/columbia-protests-israel-gaza/
Georgia: Thousands protest again against agent law: There have been renewed pro-European protests in Georgia. There were clashes between demonstrators and police ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/georgien-protest-agenten-gesetz-100.html
Police filmed kicking a protester as Georgia's parliament pushes ahead with a bill that requires organisations to register as 'foreign agents' if they get 20% ... Show more
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/deray-mckesson-first-amendment-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
- The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.
- DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.
- The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.
- The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
High Court bars police from using force or arresting doctors during protests, Justice Jairus Ngaah issued the orders in a case filed by nine human rights ... Show more
Kampala traders strike enters day two
Kampala traders are continuing their sit-down strike, which began yesterday, to protest @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Georgian politician punches opponent in face in brawl over ‘foreign agent’ law: Georgian lawmakers came to blows in parliament on Monday as ruling party ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/europe/georgia-punch-parliament-foreign-agent-intl/
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Riots at pro-Palestine rally - 18 people injured: The pro-Palestine camp in front of the Reichstag building
morgenpost.de/incoming/article242104974/Ausschreitungen-bei-Pro-Palaestina-Kundgebung-18-Menschen-verletzt.html
Activists confronted United States Senator John Fetterman, questioning whether he prioritises Israeli lives over Palestinian lives ... Show more
Controversial speed camera marathon canceled in some federal states: More speed cameras are to be used across Europe this week to put speeders in their place ...
tagesschau.de/inland/blitzermarathon-aktionswoche-flickenteppich-100.html
KMPDU, human rights groups call out IG Japhet Koome for ordering police to ‘firmly deal with doctors; threaten to sue if he does not apologise for the Feb 29 ... Show more
After controversial appearance: police break up "Palestine Congress" in Berlin: Shortly after its opening at 3 p.m., the Berlin police initially cut off the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Polizei-loest-Palaestina-Kongress-in-Berlin-auf-article24869803.html
Cornel West’s running mate defends calling police ‘same’ as KKK: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West’s running mate, Melina Abdullah ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4590686-cornel-wests-running-mate-defends-calling-police-same-as-kkk/
Diane Truong, a student at Pomona College in California, spoke with Middle East Eye about how she and a number of her fellow students were arrested after ... Show more
Israel in talks with Indonesia to normalize ties, will support Jakarta joining OECD
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-11-2024/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Gaza: Death of Over 200 Aid Workers
- Since the conflict began, more than 200 aid workers have lost their lives in Gaza, with at least 30 of them killed in action, as reported by the United Nations.
- A tragic incident unfolded when an aid convoy from the World Central Kitchen was mistakenly bombed by Israel, resulting in the loss of all seven staff members.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing war, leading to an imminent threat of famine.
- Israel acknowledged its errors, dismissed two officers, and initiated an investigation to enhance coordination.
I came out of that detention ashamed, hurt and humiliated, yet more determined than ever to champion change in this country. The system is broken ... Show more
Greta Thunberg detained by police at climate protest in The Hague: Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among dozens of people who have been detained by police in ...
apnews.com/article/greta-thunberg-detained-climate-protest-netherlands-hague-a9d55070c5505b422f4c9201f16363d6
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Colston statue fundraiser who stole £70,000 ordered to repay £1: Xahra Saleem was jailed last year and is penniless but any financial windfalls he receives in ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/colston-statue-fundraiser-who-stole-9210271
PHOTOS: Heavy police and military deployment is seen in downtown Kampala as traders close their shops to protest the exorbitant taxes imposed on them and the ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Protesters scuffle with police during Tel Aviv rally: Anti-government protesters calling for the resignation of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu have scuffled with ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/07/protesters-scuffle-with-police-during-tel-aviv-rally/
Martín Almada, activist who exposed Paraguay’s ‘archive of terror,’ dies at 87: His wife died after being forced to listen to his torture during the Stroessner ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/04/05/martin-almada-paraguay-activist-dies/
New UK laws restricting 'disruptive protesters' come into force: Rights group criticises new orders saying they are 'a shameless attempt' to ...
middleeasteye.net/news/uk-protest-public-order-bill-powers-police
Arrests at Stony Brook University pro-Palestinian rally spark controversy on campus
newsday.com/long-island/education/stony-brook-university-protest-arrests-ehq9xrtz
"Danger greater than ever": Right-wing views - more than 400 police officers under suspicion
n-tv.de/panorama/Rechte-Gesinnung-mehr-als-400-Polizisten-unter-Verdacht-article24849081.html
Israeli Police Fire Water Cannons at Anti-Netanyahu Protesters: In Israel, mass protests are continuing against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/3/headlines/israeli_police_fire_water_cannons_at_anti_netanyahu_protesters
Police launch manhunt for suspects linked to murder of Chiefs player Luke Fleurs: Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for suspects linked to the murder of ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-04-police-launch-manhunt-for-suspects-linked-to-murder-of-chiefs-player-luke-fleurs/
Quick Glance: Football Community Honors Luke Fleurs Following Tragic Passing at Chiefs
- Coach Gavin Hunt from SuperSport United, TV hosts Carol Tshabalala and Thomas Mlambo, soccer icon Lucas Radebe, and various Premier Soccer League clubs paid tribute to the late player Luke Fleurs from Kaizer Chiefs.
- It was revealed on Wednesday night that Fleurs had tragically passed away earlier in the day after an armed robbery in Johannesburg. The incident reportedly occurred in Honeydew.
- The confirmation of Fleurs' tragic death was provided by the Chiefs on Thursday morning, expressing their condolences. Additionally, other football figures expressed their sorrow over the loss of Fleurs.
- Joining the Chiefs in October, the 24-year-old defender and junior national team member departed SuperSport in September after participating in 70 matches.
Israeli police attacked the relatives of hostages who were protesting outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home on Tuesday evening and called on him to ... Show more
Will JK Rowling Be Arrested? What We Know: Through her continued statements about transgender people, the "Harry Potter" author may have fallen foul of a new ...
newsweek.com/jk-rowling-transgender-law-scotland-hate-crime-1885940
Anti-Israel activists fling horse manure, attack Toronto police with pole: The pro-Palestinian organizations alleged that the police had used unnecessary force ...
jpost.com/diaspora/article-795079
Police union protests against lack of uniforms - and goes naked - Video - WELT: The German Police Union shared an Instagram video showing police officers in ...
welt.de/vermischtes/video250855930/Polizeigewerkschaft-protestiert-gegen-Mangel-an-Uniformen-und-zieht-blank.html
Quick Glance: Supply Chain Issues with Police Uniforms in Bavaria
- The German Police Union in Bavaria released a video featuring two police officers in underwear to highlight supply chain issues with the police uniforms.
- The Ministry of the Interior cites disrupted supply chains due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war as causes and is working on solutions to ensure the operational readiness of the police.
- Bavaria plans to take back control of uniform procurement by establishing a logistics center in Hof, which will commence procurement no earlier than 2027.
- The union has long criticized various problems with the duty clothing, from quality to the availability of specific clothing items, urging for swift solutions.
How phrases including ‘from the river to the sea’ are banned in Germany and local police are arresting people for using them www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/1/we-jews-are-just-arrested-palestinians-are-beaten-german-protesters
Dozens of arrests in Jerusalem: police use water cannon against Netanyahu protests
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Polizei-setzt-Wasserwerfer-gegen-Netanjahu-Proteste-ein-article24842487.html
Police barrier forms between protesters in London.
The confrontation took place near Waterloo Bridge and appeared tense but not violent ... Show more #london #protest
Thousands of Israelis block highways, call for hostage release and new elections: Demonstrators around Israel rallied to call for the release of the hostages ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-794460
Haiti now needs up to 5,000 police to help tackle `catastrophic' gang violence , UN expert says
apnews.com/article/un-haiti-police-gang-violence-sexual-catastrophic-bb5cc68e2b79e92c1ec8b81466668584
Police in India Detain Dozens of Protesters as Pre-election Crackdown Grows: Police in India detained dozens of protesters Tuesday as they attempted to march to ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/police_in_india_detain_dozens_of_protesters_as_pre_election_crackdown_grows
Protesters entered the Department of Business and Trade in London to call on the British government to end arms sales to Israel
Violent farmers' protests in Brussels - Police intervene: In the Belgian capital Brussels, farmers are protesting against EU regulations. Violent escalations ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/bruessel-bauernproteste-eu-100.html
Jordanian police beat and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who demonstrated near Israel's embassy in Amman for the third day in a row.
EU environmental rules: Farmers unload their anger - and manure - in Brussels: Burning tires and dumped horse manure: Farmers have given free rein to their anger ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/bauernproteste-in-bruessel-landwirte-lassen-ihrem-zorn-ueber-die-eu-agrarpolitik-freien-lauf-a-46e336cb-89be-47db-a1a6-4cffadb04512
Quick Glance: Path to EU Membership for Ukraine and Moldova
- The European Commission presented the negotiation framework for Ukraine and Moldova, awaiting approval from EU member states.
- EU enlargement is viewed as a lengthy process that must consider the Union's capacity to absorb new members.
- The Commission has outlined ideas for EU reform to accommodate additional members, focusing on the issue of unanimity in decision-making.
- Discussions on EU enlargement and governance reveal that reforms and admitting new countries into the EU pose a complex and challenging task.
On Tuesday, Jordanian anti-riot police clashed with protesters, arresting dozens who were attempting to march to the Israeli embassy in Amman ... Show more
Jordan police clash with protesters at Israel embassy in Amman, calling for an end to the 1994 peace treaty
Supreme Court signals likely to reject challenge to abortion pill access: The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether to maintain access to abortion pill ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-weighs-challenge-abortion-pills-widespread-availability-rcna144903
13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments: The protesters were moving around the Capitol grounds "illegally," police said.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/13-protesters-arrested-supreme-court-ahead-abortion-pill/story
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters accuse each other of aggression: A group holding pro-Palestinian rallies in Nelson has taken a complaint to the police ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512751/pro-palestinian-and-pro-israel-protesters-accuse-each-other-of-aggression
The Islamabad police has booked protesters and organisers of a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it emerged on Monday.
Save Gaza Campaign ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1823726 #DawnToday
Humza Yousaf has backed Police Scotland recording "non-crime hate incidents" after a Tory MP claimed doing so breached his human rights
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