Tag: protests
Several countries warn their citizens ahead of protests planned for Thursday
Two days before the planned demonstrations in Nigeria, tensions are rising. The authorities are issuing warnings calling on Nigerians not to take to the streets. The organizers of these demonstrations…
Seoul protests over opening ceremony gaffe, IOC apologizes
South Korea protested Saturday after a gaffe at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which its athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Koreans, prompting the International Olympic Committee…
South Korea protests after being introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony
At the opening ceremony on Friday evening, July 26, the South Korean athletes’ delegation was introduced with the official name of North Korea – the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
Utrecht University launches investigation into evictions during pro-Palestine protests
On 7 May, the courtyard of the University Library was occupied by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Dozens of demonstrators refused to leave after several warnings from the police and were removed by…
Fish steaks and tennis balls were thrown at the football game – protests are believed to continue in Norway | Sports in a nutshell
The match between Rosenborg and Lilleström was interrupted due to special VAR protests. Overshooting is seen to continue. 19:36•Updated 19:38 The Norwegian men’s football premier league (Elitserien) saw a confusing…
Three opposition MPs arrested ahead of anti-corruption protests
Three Ugandan opposition MPs have been remanded in custody, police announced on the evening of Monday 22 July. The arrests came on the eve of anti-corruption protests banned by the…
Football: Rosenborg-Lilleström canceled – fishcakes and tennis balls thrown in VAR protests
Ever since the VAR video refereeing system was introduced last season, it has been frowned upon by many supporters, and protests have been common in the stadiums. But the scenes…
Justice cuts controversial quotas, but protests continue – L’Express
Will the decision by the highest court be enough to calm the anger of Bangladeshis? As the country of 170 million people experiences an escalation of violence, protesters on Sunday,…
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh overturned the reform that led to violent protests | News in brief
At least 114 people have died in the demonstrations, mainly organized by students. Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has overturned a lower court decision to restore quotas for government jobs. Pursuant to…
Criticized quota system changed after deadly protests
Bangladesh will sharply cut the quota system that led to deadly protests in the country in July. The quota system meant that 56 percent of government jobs were reserved for…