Tag: protests
ME about violence: ‘We use the utmost means in university protests’
The violence that the Mobile Unit used last week during the university protests in Utrecht was necessary and proportionate, says section commander Robert Woud. “For us, violence is a last…
President Ebrahim Raisi was Iran’s ultra-conservative leader, remembered for crushing headscarf protests | Foreign countries
Ebrahim Raisi managed to act as the president of Iran from 2021. He was seen as a likely successor to the country’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Iida Putkonen, Elsa Osipova…
Russian influence operation suspected of being behind peasant protests
Farmers in Europe continue to protest, despite EU concessions. In Poland, where one million private farmers constitute an important voter group, investigations are now underway into whether a Russian influence…
Over 130 arrested after protests in New Caledonia
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Devastation in the city of Noumea in New Caledonia in connection with the violent riots. Photo: Delphine Mayeur/AFP/TT Over 130 people have been arrested after…
Protests against Israel at Swedish universities
Today, students set up camp at a number of Swedish universities in protest against Israel’s military action in Gaza. They demand that the universities mark against the country’s warfare and…
Shots fired at protests in New Caledonia
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen A person casts their vote in a referendum in New Caledonia in 2021. Photo: Clotilde Richalet/AP/TT Shots have been fired during riots in New Caledonia,…
Continued protests against the new Georgian bill
Over the weekend, up to 50,000 people gathered nightly in central Tbilisi to demonstrate against the law, which they say could bring Georgia closer to Russia, reports Reuters. Overnight into…
Large protests outside the ESC arena | SVT News
In connection with the demonstrations, one person has been arrested on suspicion of violence against an official and seven people have been taken into custody with the support of the…
How should the university deal with protests? ‘Keeping in conversation, but there are limits’
According to Dorsman, it is difficult to say what the impact of protests at universities will be. “It’s complicated because you can’t properly measure the impact on the rest of…
Party, protests and suspensions – this is what happens in Malmö during Eurovision
Over 100,000 visitors are expected in Malmö in the coming days – grand parties, shows and events are organized all around the city. But while the celebrations are going on,…