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Stop and search on black people halves as officers are more wary following the BLM protests Top officer says some think that stop and search is ‘more trouble than it’s worth’ Superintendent Simon Rotherham suggested BLM demos dented confidence About 7,000 black people were searched last month- down from 17,295 in May By Rebecca Camber … Read more
A young woman was fighting for her life today after being shot in the head during protests in Myanmar where live rounds were fired on demonstrators as the military tightens its grip on power. The 19-year-old woman, Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, was in a critical condition after what human rights activists condemned as an ‘unconscionable’ … Read more
‘We have to get involved’: Jennifer Lopez says she was compelled to take part in ‘beautiful’ Black Lives Matter protests for the sake of her children By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 16:04 GMT, 9 February 2021 | Updated: 16:07 GMT, 9 February 2021 Jennifer Lopez admits she was compelled to take part in the … Read more
Protesters in Myanmar were blasted with a suspected chemical-laced water cannon today as massive crowds staged a third straight day of rallies to voice their anger at last week’s military coup. Huge crowds gathered in Yangon on Monday as workers went on a nationwide strike to demand the return of democracy and the release of ousted … Read more
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said there is ‘no such thing as LGBT’ after activists clashed with police during a month-long protest at an Istanbul university. ‘The LGBT, there is no such thing,’ Erdoğan said during a televised address to his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK) on Wednesday. ‘This country is… moral, and … Read more
A tweet by Greta Thunberg has led to the launch of a criminal conspiracy probe into a ‘toolkit’ for supporters of Indian farmers protesting against controversial agricultural reforms. On Tuesday the teenage climate activist shared, then promptly deleted, a Google document containing advice on how to amplify farmer’s voices and raise attention to the protests, … Read more
Myanmar’s junta blocked Facebook and Whatsapp in the name of ensuring stability on Thursday after protests against military rule were streamed online. Activists said at least three people were arrested at a street protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Opposition to the junta has emerged very strongly on Facebook, … Read more
India has slammed a tweet by pop star Rihanna as ‘irresponsible’ after she voiced support to the protesting farmers in the country. The singer’s tweet quickly drew a global outpouring of support from the likes of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and US vice president Kamala Harris’s niece. The Indian authorities issued a statement on … Read more
India has slammed a tweet by international pop star Rihanna as ‘irresponsible’ after she voiced support to the protesting farmers in the country. The singer’s tweet quickly drew a global outpouring of support from the likes of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and US vice president’s niece Meena Harris. In response, the Indian authorities issued … Read more
Hundreds of people joined protests across Brazil this weekend against President Jair Bolsonaro over his alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many demanding his resignation or impeachment. Some 200 people gathered in central Brasilia, holding signs and banners saying ‘Bolsonaro Out’ and ‘Impeachment Now,’ while scores of autos drove slowly by, honking their horns … Read more