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Peru's interim president Jose Jeri declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao amid ongoing protests over corruption and crime, marking his first major action since taking office to address the country's escalating security crisis.
Anti-Netanyahu protesters in Israel see police violence as a turning point, with many believing it will drive more people to join the demonstrations. The escalation by police, including arrests and the use of water cannons, is not deterring protesters, some of whom have returned from Gaza. The protests continue to gather momentum despite the crackdown by authorities.
The owner of Nicaragua's Miss Universe franchise, Karen Celebertti, has been charged with conspiracy, money laundering, and spreading fake news by the country's police. Celebertti, her husband, and son are accused of organizing anti-government protests through the Miss Nicaragua organization, which the police claim has been used as a political tool financed by foreign agents. Celebertti was banned from entering the country, while her husband and son have been detained. The accusations come just weeks after Nicaragua's first-ever Miss Universe victory, with police now accusing the organizers of attempting to organize anti-government protests.
The director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, Karen Celebertti, is wanted for arrest by Nicaraguan police on charges of rigging contests to ensure that anti-government beauty queens would win, as part of a plot to overthrow the government. The charges stem from the participation of Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, in the 2018 anti-government protests. The government of President Daniel Ortega claims the protests were a coup attempt, while his opponents argue they were a response to his repressive rule. Celebertti, her husband, and son face charges of "treason to the motherland." The government has cracked down on opposition groups, closed universities, and expelled opponents in recent years.
Iranian chess player Sara Khadem, who competed in an international tournament without wearing a hijab, has been granted Spanish nationality after an arrest warrant was issued against her in Iran. Khadem was one of several sportswomen who appeared at events without a hijab, sparking outrage and protests against the Iranian regime. Spain's Minister of Justice cited "exceptional circumstances" and announced that Khadem was granted Spanish nationality through naturalization. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed admiration for Khadem and her inspiring example.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for his support of anti-government protests. Salehi, who was found guilty of "corruption on Earth," was spared execution but has been subjected to months of solitary confinement. His lawyer stated that he was cleared of insulting the Supreme Leader and communicating with hostile governments. Salehi's arrest came after protests erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for wearing an "improper" hijab. Human rights activists have criticized the violent crackdown by Iranian security forces, which has resulted in numerous deaths, arrests, and executions.
Thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, defying calls to alter their plans and rallying against the coalition's renewed judicial overhaul legislation. The protesters overran barricades, blocked roads, and entered Terminal 3, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals. The demonstration caused massive traffic jams, delayed flights, and disrupted the travel plans of thousands of passengers. The protest was declared illegal by the police, who used force to disperse the crowd.
Anti-government protesters clashed with each other during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, with one group allegedly pepper-spraying the other. The altercation occurred during a rally against the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary, which critics argue will undermine democracy. The clash was sparked by the unfurling of a banner condemning settler terrorism and the raising of Palestinian flags. The Brothers in Arms group, a military reservist organization leading the protests, stated that its members were sprayed with pepper spray by a protester waving a Palestinian flag. The group later issued a conciliatory statement, emphasizing their shared goal of opposing the government's actions.
Tens of thousands of Serbians protested in Belgrade for the sixth time since May 3, blaming a culture of violence for the deaths of 18 people in two mass shootings and calling on the interior minister to resign. Protesters are demanding the resignation of Serbia's interior minister and secret service chief, who they blame for failing to bring criminal groups to justice. They also want the withdrawal of national broadcast licenses for television channels Pink TV and Happy TV and a ban on some tabloids who they blame for promoting violence.
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in anti-government protests across Poland, with citizens voicing their anger at officials who they say have eroded democratic norms and created fears that the nation is following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy. The opposition party led the march, with former President Lech Walesa and ex-Prime Minister Donald Tusk in attendance. The government spokesman accused Tusk and Walesa of “trying to overthrow the government.” The rally started at Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s office and ended up at the Royal Castle, where Tusk hailed the turnout and pledged to fight to win an autumn election.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in Warsaw and other cities across Poland on the 34th anniversary of the country's first post-war democratic election, in a demonstration against the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party. The opposition sees the legislation as a government attempt to launch a witch-hunt against political opponents. The EU's executive said the legislation could effectively ban individuals from holding public office without proper judicial review.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, defended his tough approach to the West, saying compromise would only invite further hostility from Iran's enemies. He blamed recent anti-government protests on "thugs and villains" and alluded to a foreign conspiracy. Khamenei's remarks come amid an intensifying standoff with Western countries over Iran's nuclear program.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Belgrade for the fifth anti-government protest in recent weeks, following two mass shootings that killed 18 people, half of them children. The protests have tapped into simmering anger at the ruling party over what protesters say is a culture of violence fanned by the government and the media outlets they control. The demonstrators are calling for the government to revoke the broadcasting licences of television channels promoting violent content, and a ban on pro-government newspapers that stir tensions by targeting political dissidents. They are also calling for the interior minister and the head of the intelligence service to resign.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as the leader of the governing Srpska Napredna Stranka (Serbian Progressive Party, SNS) amid ongoing anti-government protests following two consecutive mass shootings that killed 18 people this month. Vucic will remain head of state, but a new approach is needed to unite the country. The move came a day after tens of thousands of people rallied in the centre of the Serbian capital Belgrade in a show of support for Vucic after the massive anti-government protests against the shootings.
Tens of thousands of Moldovans rallied in the capital Chisinau to support their pro-Western government's drive towards Europe amid what officials have said are Russian efforts to destabilise their country. President Maia Sandu accused Russia of seeking to sabotage its European integration by fuelling anti-government protests and propaganda. Demonstrators called on Moldova's political leaders to amend the constitution to specifically mention the country's European orientation. The leader of the pro-Russian opposition Shor party, exiled businessman Ilan Shor, told his supporters at rival protests in several cities via video link that he would seek a referendum on Moldova's foreign policy.