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# Protests

Unrest and protests spread over Europe as new Covid-19 restrictions come in

Austria reported over 15,000 new Covd-19 cases on Saturday.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 4:15 PM

# Protests

Violent clashes in Belgium as tens of thousands march against country’s Covid measures

There have been many anti-vaccination marches in European nations in recent days as one government after another tightened restrictions.

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Nov 21st 2021, 5:44 PM

# Protests

'An orgy of violence': Injuries reported after Dutch police open fire during Rotterdam Covid riot

The country has seen record numbers of infections in recent days and a new partial lockdown came into force a week ago.

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Nov 20th 2021, 12:35 PM

# covid19

Thousands protest against Covid restrictions in New Zealand

The protest was peaceful, with demonstrators dispersing after performing a massed haka on the grounds of parliament.

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Nov 9th 2021, 7:46 AM

# Climate Change

Protesters set to take to the streets worldwide in climate marches

Protests are taking place in the middle weekend of the international Cop26 conference in Glasgow.

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Nov 6th 2021, 8:05 AM

# Security

Nationwide order for extra Garda patrols at homes of politicians and State officials

The move follows a number of protests outside the homes of high profile politicians and State figures.

Sources said the direction was drawn up having received detailed intelligence on the activities of anti-vaccine activists.

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Oct 23rd 2021, 12:05 AM

# jair bolsonaro

Protesters fill streets across Brazil to demand impeachment of president

Jair Bolsonaro has come under fire for his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Oct 3rd 2021, 9:39 AM

# Leo Varadkar

Call for new laws as group that protested at Tánaiste's home pledges to target every politician

Both the Tánaiste and Minister for Health were targeted at their homes in recent weeks.

Individuals who organised and attended these protests have pledged to continue with these types of demonstrations on a weekly basis, Michelle Hennessy reports.

The demonstrations have been widely condemned by both government and opposition politicians.

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Sep 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# Protests

Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza after border clashes

The escalation comes three months since Israel and Hamas reached a truce following their deadliest fighting in years.

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Aug 22nd 2021, 11:25 AM

# Afghanistan

Fears grow Taliban are breaking promises to pardon opponents

US President Joe Biden is set to make a televised address about the evacuation effort.

A German civilian was shot on his way to the airport.

The Taliban conceded that some of their fighters were breaking into properties.

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Aug 20th 2021, 5:59 PM

# India

Protests following alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old girl in Indian capital

The nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a crematorium in south-west New Delhi – four men have been arrested.

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Aug 5th 2021, 2:22 PM

# Jovenel Moise

Violence and protests continue ahead of funeral service for slain Haitian leader

Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his private home on 7 July.

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Jul 23rd 2021, 7:58 AM

# Cuba

Cuba lifts customs restrictions on food and medicine after unprecedented protests

The change will be in effect until the end of the year.

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Jul 15th 2021, 7:14 AM

# Cuba

Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests

The protests began on the weekend with large numbers taking to the streets on Sunday.

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Jul 12th 2021, 8:27 PM

# large scale protest

Thousands protest in Dublin calling for 100% redress for homeowners hit by Mica scandal

Defective building blocks containing the mineral have caused cracks to open up in thousands of homes.

The mica mineral present in concrete has caused cracks and fissures to form in 5,000-6,000 homes in primarily Donegal and Mayo.

The Mica Action Group (MAG) have called government action so far "disappointing and insulting".

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Jun 15th 2021, 5:45 PM

# Myanmar

Junta trial of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi gets underway

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate is being charged with accepting illegal payments of cash and gold, among other charges.

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Jun 14th 2021, 1:45 PM

# Independence

Proposal to pardon jailed Catalan separatists sparks protests in Madrid

As many as 25,000 people attended.

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Jun 13th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Minnesota

Second night of protests in Minneapolis over fatal shooting of man by US marshals

Winston Boogie Smith Jr died on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

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Jun 5th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Brazil

Brazilians stage more protests against Bolsonaro

The protests are focused on the Bolsonaro regime’s pandemic response, which has claimed more than 461,000 lives here.

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May 30th 2021, 10:27 AM

# belarus protests

Protest in solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners takes place in Dublin

The gathering was small and in line with Covid-19 regulations which limit how many can meet in public.

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May 29th 2021, 6:36 PM

# on the picket

'An epic journey': Three former Debenhams workers on picketing during a pandemic

Their picketing days are over but they are determined to keep fighting for workers’ protections.

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May 22nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Anger

Man United fans launch fresh protest ahead of Liverpool clash

The fixture was postponed 11 days ago when supporters stormed the pitch.

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May 13th 2021, 7:46 PM

# Must do better

Joel Glazer vows to improve communication with Man United fans

The supporters have said ‘change is needed and the club must act now’, setting out a five-point plan.

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May 7th 2021, 3:57 PM

# keep calm

Jurgen Klopp criticises pundits’ push for protests

Last weekend’s match against Manchester United at Old Trafford was postponed.

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May 7th 2021, 3:40 PM

# Protests

Manchester United promise to ban supporters involved in violent behaviour during protests

A number of supporters forced their way into Old Trafford on Sunday as a demonstration against the Glazer family.

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May 3rd 2021, 4:43 PM

# Support

Old Trafford protests ‘just the start’ and Glazers should take note – Roy Keane

The demonstration caused the postponement of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.

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May 2nd 2021, 7:13 PM

# US

Protests in Minneapolis after fatal shooting of black man by officer who 'drew handgun instead of taser'

The city is already experiencing tensions as the George Floyd murder trial continues.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:32 AM

# Protests

Judge refuses to sequester George Floyd trial jury after new unrest

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said he expected closing arguments to begin next week.

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Apr 12th 2021, 7:17 PM

# Broadband

Military limits internet use as Myanmar information blackout worsens

Protests against the 1 February coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi are still ongoing.

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Apr 9th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Myanmar

Myanmar shuts down wireless internet services as coup protests continue

Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters.

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Apr 2nd 2021, 9:44 AM

# Belgium

Belgian police clash with large crowd at 'April Fool's' party in Brussels park

The festival, dubbed ‘La Boum’ or ‘the party’, had been advertised on social media and police warned that it was a fake event on April Fool’s Day.

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Apr 1st 2021, 10:50 PM

# Protests

Arrests amid major Garda presence as anti-lockdown events take place in Dublin

16 arrests had been made as of 3pm this afternoon, gardaí said.

Officers are appealing to people not to attend parties or gatherings tonight.

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Mar 17th 2021, 8:21 PM

# St Patrick's Day

'People lack hope': Labour calls for more nuanced approach towards anti-lockdown protests

Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin says dismissing protesters as ‘cranks’ will not work.

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Mar 16th 2021, 6:38 PM

# Protests

Myanmar's junta declares martial law in two townships after one of deadliest days

Earlier, the civilian leader of Myanmar’s government vowed a ‘revolution’ against the junta.

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Mar 14th 2021, 7:28 PM

# Anti-Coup

Four killed as Myanmar forces continue clashes with protesters

More than 70 people are believed to have been killed during the clashes.

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Mar 13th 2021, 10:05 AM

# Students

Myanmar protesters defy curfew as media outlets ordered to shut

Students and other civilians took part in one of many daily protests across the country against the military’s seizure of power last month.

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Mar 9th 2021, 7:08 AM

# Yangon

Myanmar protesters return to streets as crackdown continues

Police in Yangon used tear gas against the protesters.

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Mar 2nd 2021, 8:48 AM

# Clashes

Police in Myanmar intensify use of force at anti-coup protests

Footage showed protesters in Yangon running away from police as they charged at them.

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Feb 28th 2021, 9:55 AM

# Mandalay

Myanmar police escalate crackdown on coup protesters

Demonstrators had sought to assemble in Yangon and Mandalay.

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Feb 27th 2021, 10:48 AM

# naypyitaw

Woman shot during Myanmar protest dies

Mya Thwet Thwet Khine was shot during a demonstration in Naypyitaw on February 9.

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Feb 19th 2021, 8:40 AM