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Myanmar junta warns of lethal force as protesters gather for ‘five twos revolution’
Protesters compare Monday’s date – 22.2.2021 – to 8 August 1988, when the military responded to pro-democracy rallies with with a brutal crackdown Myanmar’s military…
‘Broken-down’ cars bring Myanmar streets to standstill in coup protest
Protesters try to block movement of security forces and civil servants, while hackers targets military Some of the busiest streets in Myanmar’s biggest city, Yangon,…
More than 100,000 protest in Myanmar streets against coup
Demonstrators reject army claim that majority of country support military junta More than a hundred thousand people have poured on to the streets in Myanmar…
Georgia GOP legislator introduces bill to increase penalties for crimes committed during protests
A Republican state senator in Georgia introduced legislation last week that would increase penalties for people who commit crimes during protests…. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539033-gop-georgia-legislator-introduces-bill-to-increase-penalties-for-crimes Droolin’ Dog…
Sudan declares states of emergency after protests over soaring food prices
As famine warnings are triggered and food is stolen from markets, the government blames supporters of ousted president al-Bashir Seven regions of Sudan have declared…
Will internet shutdowns become the norm?
Rights groups criticise increasing use of online disruptions to suppress dissent. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2021/2/14/will-internet-shutdowns-become-the-norm Proactive Computing found this story and shared it with you. The Article…
Unmanned drones used by police in England to BLM political protests
BLM, Extinction Rebellion and animal rights protests all targeted as forces expand use of drones Police have used unmanned drones to monitor political protests, including…
Tens of thousands protest in Myanmar nine days after coup – video
Tens of thousands of people took part a ninth day of anti-coup demonstrations on Sunday. Students marched through the centre of Yangon, the country’s biggest…
Myanmar police used machine guns against protesters, says Amnesty
Analysis of video evidence shows police firing live rounds at protesters and shooting one woman in the head. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/11/myanmar-police-deployed-machine-guns-against-protesters Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Twitter Blocks Hundreds of Accounts Tied to Protests by Farmers in India
Twitter has blocked the accounts of at least 500 people and groups involved in the current protests by farmers in India at the request of…
What’s driving the recent COVID lockdown protests?
Financial hardship and uncertainty over the COVID pandemic fuelling anti-lockdown demonstrations, experts say. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/7/protests-over-new-covid-19-measures-whats-behind-them Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
In Pictures: Defiance as thousands rally in Myanmar
People pour onto the streets across Myanmar for a second day to protest last week’s military coup. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/2/7/in-pictures-thousands-rally-in-myanmar-against-military-coup Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
115 inmates take over section of downtown St. Louis jail
A corrections officer was injured and inmates broke windows and set a small fire at the facility, Mayor Lyda Krewson’s spokesman said Saturday. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/115-inmates-take-over-section-downtown-st-louis-jail-n1256932…
Thousands of Myanmar protesters in standoff with police in Yangon
Police block a main street in Yangon, as protesters attempt to march forward in first sign of street unrest after coup. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/6/thousands-of-myanmar-protesters-face-off-with-police-in-yangon Droolin’ Dog…
Turkey’s student protests: New challenge for Erdogan
Outcry against a government loyalist rector at Istanbul’s Bogazici University turns into protests. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/6/turkeys-student-protests-new-challenge-for-erdogan Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Anti-lockdown protesters stage torch-lit march in Denmark (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters have hit Denmark’s streets condemning the government’s coronavirus-induced restrictions during a fiery torch-lit march. The fiery protest was staged overnight in…
U.S. condemns ‘harsh tactics’ as thousands detained at Navalny protests in Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday condemned the “persistent use of harsh tactics” against protesters for a second week straight. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/blinken-condemns-harsh-tactics-thousands-detained-navalny-protests-russia-n1256288 Droolin’ Dog…
Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site closed by protestors
Anti-vax and other right-wing conspiracy theorists caused a temporary shutdown at LA’s largest COVID-19 vaccination site. LA Times: Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was…
A mostly Latino Chicago neighborhood pushes back after inheriting plant from affluent neighbors
“They’re thinking, ‘This place is already contaminated, so what’s a little more?’” one longtime resident said. “But we’re not going to accept it anymore like…
Thousands protest in Poland over near-total ban on abortion – video
More than 400,000 protesters gathered across Poland with the country set to impose a near total-ban on abortion. A controversial ruling that banned abortions due…
Is CAR on the brink of outright war?
Thousands of people flee homes as armed opposition coalition moves against government in wake of disputed election. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2021/1/27/is-car-on-the-brink-of-outright-war Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Detroit dismissing most misdemeanor citations issued during George Floyd protests
Detroit decided to dismiss most misdemeanor citations issued during certain days of the protests over George Floyd’s death, an official announced on Tuesday. Detroit Corporation Counsel…
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