Protest

Pakistani Journalist Arrested During Protest Coverage Released on Bail Amidst Accusations of Government Suppression

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani journalist, who was detained under anti-terror legislation while investigating alleged fatalities during protests for the former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was granted bail and released on Saturday. The journalist, Matiullah Jan, a known TV presenter and YouTube journalist, was arrested late Wednesday amid his inquiries at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital about reported deaths in the protests. According to his lawyer, Imaan Mazari, Jan faced charges of drug possession and the attempted murder of an on-duty policeman while allegedly under the influence. He was taken before a specialist anti-terrorism court in Islamabad … Read more

Greenpeace Leads Protest for Anti-Plastic Legislation at Overburdened Veracruz Landfill

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Coatzacoalcos, Mexico — On a recent day, clad in hazardous material suits, activists from Greenpeace Mexico, alongside members from other organizations, converged at the Villa Allende landfill in the bustling port city of Coatzacoalcos in Veracruz State. They temporarily disrupted operations to spotlight the urgent need for an anti-plastic law, voicing their grievances against the country’s growing plastic pollution crisis. The landfill, situated a mere stone’s throw from local homes and businesses, has transformed from a village-level dump to a major garbage disposal site, gobbling up 350 to 400 tons of waste daily from across … Read more

Violent Clashes Erupt at Chattogram Court as Former ISKCON Leader’s Supporters Protest Sedition Charges

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Chattogram, Bangladesh – A confrontation between law enforcement and followers of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari turned violent on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a trainee lawyer and injuries to 25 others. The clash erupted on the premises of the Chattogram court during proceedings to send Chinmoy to jail on charges of sedition. The deceased, identified as 35-year-old Saiful Islam Alif, succumbed to multiple stab wounds to his neck and head, according to Nibedita Ghosh, the duty doctor at Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kazi Md Tarek Aziz of Chattogram … Read more

University of Maryland Hosts Unstoppable Protest Despite Administrative Objections

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College Park, MD – A student protest at the University of Maryland, initially targeted for suppression by university administrators, went ahead as planned, with demonstrators gathering to voice their concerns over campus policies and administrative decisions. This protest marks a significant moment of student activism concerning university governance and policy transparency. The protest, organized by a coalition of student groups, drew attention to several pertinent issues, including the need for greater inclusivity and the handling of sexual misconduct cases. Students expressed frustration with what they perceive as the administration’s lack of responsiveness to their concerns … Read more