All articles tagged with #far right protest
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Elon Musk called for 'revolutionary' government change in the UK during a far-right anti-immigration rally, criticizing the current system and warning of violence, amid large protests and police injuries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
A 29-year-old police officer who was stabbed during an attack on a far-right demonstration in Mannheim, Germany, has died. The 25-year-old attacker injured six people and was shot and wounded by police. The officer underwent emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma but succumbed to his injuries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
Thousands of far-right protesters, mainly from the Vox party, demonstrated in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's support for amnesty for Catalan separatists. Sánchez argued that amnesty was necessary for a "total reunion" in Catalonia and to gain support from Catalan parties. Protesters feared the amnesty would benefit Carles Puigdemont, the leader of JxCat, whom they consider an "enemy of the state." The amnesty is part of Sánchez's efforts to secure support in parliament after failing to gain a majority in July's leadership contest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Around 30,000 people attended the Jerusalem Pride Parade, calling for tolerance towards the LGBTQ community and expressing anti-government sentiment. The event passed smoothly under heavy security and the presence of 2,000 police and riot police officers. Far-right protests were held across the road, but a "beast march" was canceled. The parade was the largest since 2016, a year after a 16-year-old was murdered during the event. Anti-government sentiment was prevalent among participants, with signs and merchandise expressing hostility towards the current coalition and its political goals.