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campus-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Protests and Safety Concerns at University of Pittsburgh

Streets and campus buildings at the University of Pittsburgh have reopened after a planned demonstration outside the O'Hara Student Center, where Conservative commentator Michael Knowles was participating in a debate about the transgender community. Pitt police declared a public safety emergency after an incendiary device, later identified as a smoke bomb, was set off outside the center. Multiple buildings were closed or locked down during and following the demonstration, but no injuries were reported.

via WPXI Pittsburgh|

#campus-safety #demonstration #michael-knowles

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Smoke Bomb Suspect's Grudge Against Election System Raises Concerns in Japan

The man who threw a smoke bomb at the Japanese Prime Minister had previously sued the government for preventing him from running for office. Ryuji Kimura sought damages in a lawsuit last June after he was barred from becoming a candidate for Japan’s Upper House election. He was arrested after the smoke bomb detonated close to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as the politician gave a speech in the city of Wakayama, western Japan, on Saturday.

via The Daily Beast|

#crime #election #japan

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Japan's Prime Minister Takes Action After Campaign Attack"

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to increase security at G7 meetings in Japan after a man threw a smoke bomb at him during a campaign event. The incident occurred ahead of next week's by-elections for the Japanese parliament. Kishida emerged unscathed from the incident, and a 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Japan will host the leaders of the Group of Seven most industrialized nations at a summit in Hiroshima next month.

via POLITICO Europe|

#fumio-kishida #g7 #japan

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

G7 Security in Focus After Kishida Attack.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to boost security as ministers from overseas visit the country, after an apparent smoke bomb was thrown at him during a public event. Japan hosts ministers from the world's seven richest nations on Sunday. A 24-year-old suspect detained at the scene had been carrying a knife and a possible second explosive device. The motivation for the apparent attack is still unclear.

via BBC|

#g7 #japan #politics

world2 years ago•0 min saved

Smoke bomb attack on Japanese PM during speech

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was unharmed after a man threw a "smoke bomb" towards him during a campaign event in Tokyo. The attacker was arrested and police are investigating the incident. The incident has raised concerns about the Prime Minister's security as he campaigns ahead of the general election on October 31.

via Financial Times|

#attack #japan #prime-minister

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Smoke bomb thrown at Japan PM Fumio Kishida during evacuation.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed from a public event in Wakayama after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene, and police have made an arrest on suspicion of obstruction of business. Violent attacks are rare in Japan, but there is nervousness about security around politicians after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead while on the campaign trail last year.

via BBC|

#arrest #fumio-kishida #japan