Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill
First major opposition protest since Maduro's abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into reports of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier’s objection to any inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog rally didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
New South Wales police reported that a lack of communication among officers led to the violent disruption of Muslim worshippers during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Footage showing police forcibly removing men praying at the Sydney Town Hall has caused significant public outrage.
Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
The announcement came more than two months into an operation that has led to tense protests, thousands of arrests and three shootings in the Democratic-led state.
‘Big step forwards’: emboldened activists take to the streets of Venezuela
Protesters are enjoying greater freedom of expression since Nicolás Maduro’s downfall despite lack of regime change Protesters have taken to the streets of cities across Venezuela in the latest sign of an embryonic political shift after Nicolás Maduro’s recent downfall. Student demonstrators gathered on the campus of the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas on Thursday to demand the release of all of the country’s political prisoners, the return of exiled activists and a full transition to democracy. “Who are we? Venezuela! What do we want? Freedom!” they shouted. Continue reading...
Thousands gather at Melbourne Herzog protest – as it happened
This blog is now closed Liberal party on brink of dumping first female leader with Taylor’s backers confident of defeating Ley Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast McCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomes Malarndirri McCarthy says there are funding levers the government could pull to put more pressure on the states to improve on Closing the Gap outcomes. We have levers that we can pull and I know that through the Northern Territory Remote Area Investment, the NTRA, that is certainly an agreement between the commonwealth and the Northern Territory where I have pushed for those levers to be looked at. So we are halfway through that and we see this expiring in 2031. So we have another five years to really get to the end of this and hopefully close that gap. And that is our aim. There are certainly many, many moments of frustration. There is no doubt about that. Not just with the Northern Territory, there are other jurisdictions that we continually need to work with. But the NT specifically, I’ve reached out directly to the chief minister, I have raised directly the concerns around the incarceration rates, but also the deaths in custody that we’ve had in the last 12 months, really, in the NT in particular. Continue reading...
Nach massiven Protesten: ICE-Einsätze in Minnesota werden beendet
Wochenlange Razzien, zwei US-Bürger erschossen und landesweite Proteste: Das brutale Vorgehen von ICE in Minneapolis hat die USA aufgerüttelt. Nun soll der umstrittene Einsatz in der Stadt und in ganz Minnesota beendet werden.
Minnesota: Trump stoppt Razzien gegen Migranten
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Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis
This investigation is part of a collaboration between Bellingcat and Evident Media. You can watch Evident’s video here. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 sparked nationwide protests, with often violent clashes breaking out between protesters and federal agents. Some of […] The post Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis appeared first on bellingcat.
Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes On Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE
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Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here. Federal agents have frequently used so-called “less-lethal” weapons against protesters, including impact projectiles, tear gas and pepper spray, since the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration raids began last year. The use of less-lethal weapons (LLWs) has been controversial. While designed to incapacitate or […] The post Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests appeared first on bellingcat.
Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
Thousands of Malawi businesses close in protest over tax changes
Peaceful demonstrations force a delay in measures aimed at improving revenue collection but which many fear will be fatal for small traders Demonstrations across Malawi’s four main cities during the past week have achieved a delay in the introduction of a new tax regime that business owners claim will cripple their livelihoods. Tens of thousands had signed petitions which this week were presented to tax officials and on Monday thousands of small traders shut up shops and businesses to hold protest marches in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu. Continue reading...
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the NSW police watchdog investigating?
The NSW police watchdog is investigating alleged police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog.
Q:What did NSW police say regarding the agreement for Muslims to finish prayer?
NSW police stated that the agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at the Sydney protest did not reach the officers.
Q:What was the outcome of the protest in Venezuela?
Protesters marched in Venezuela as the National Assembly considered an amnesty bill.
Q:What recent action was taken regarding guard troops in U.S. cities?
Guard troops have fully withdrawn from Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles.
Q:What change did the Trump Administration announce regarding immigration agents in Minnesota?
The Trump Administration announced the end of a surge of immigration agents in Minnesota.