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protestsviolence2 years ago

Violent Anti-Israel Protests Escalate Outside DNC Headquarters

Anti-Israel protests turned violent outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, DC, as activists attempted to storm the building. Approximately 150 protesters gathered to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, leading to clashes with police. Several arrests were made, and all DNC members were evacuated from the premises. Capitol Police urged the public to avoid the area due to the "violent and illegal" protests.

via Daily Mail|
#activists#anti-israel-protests#arrests
protestsviolence2 years ago

Violent Protests in Cape Town Claim Lives, Including British Man

A British man was killed during violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, when the vehicle he was in drove into the midst of the unrest. The protests, sparked by a dispute between minibus taxi drivers and city authorities, have resulted in at least five deaths and numerous arrests. The strike by minibus taxi drivers has caused significant disruptions, with nearly half a million children missing school and critical services being affected. The violence highlights the reliance on minibus taxis as the primary mode of public transport in South Africa, despite concerns over their safety and roadworthiness. Negotiations between the city and the national minibus taxi union have stalled, prolonging the protests.

via Yahoo News|
#cape-town#minibus-taxis#protests
protestsviolence2 years ago

"Fatal Shootings Continue Amidst Cape Town Protests"

Two people were fatally shot during the fifth day of violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, sparked by a dispute between minibus taxi drivers and authorities. The shootings occurred near the Cape Town International Airport, where protesters had blockaded a road. The unrest, which has seen vehicles set on fire and a community safety officer killed, is linked to a weeklong strike by minibus taxi drivers who are protesting against police and city authorities' impounding of their vehicles. At least 35 people have been arrested, and police are on high alert in the affected areas.

via ABC News|
#cape-town#minibus-taxis#protests
protestsviolence2 years ago

Chinese Tourists Targeted in Violent French Protests

Protests in France over the police killing of a teenager have resulted in pockets of violence across the country, including an attack on the family home of a mayor. Chinese tourists were also targeted, with a bus carrying them being attacked. The protests were sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy of North African descent during a traffic stop. Authorities have condemned the violence, and an attempted murder investigation has been opened.

via The Washington Post|
#chinese-tourists#france#police-shooting