Public Protests
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‘Hundreds dead’ in Tanzania post-election violence
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Around 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, with protesters still on the streets in the midst of an internet blackout.
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At least 64 killed in huge police operation in Rio De Janeiro
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – At least 64 people were killed and 81 were arrested Tuesday in a large security operation against the Comando Vermelho criminal group in the Complexo do Alemao and Penha favelas in Rio de Janeiro, official sources said.
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Protests erupt in Cameroon over alleged electoral fraud
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Police in Cameroon opened fire Tuesday, killing one person as they dispersed crowds protesting against alleged presidential electoral fraud, local media reported.
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Thousands march in Portugal in support of Palestine
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Lisbon on Sunday to denounce the Israeli regime’s ceasefire violations in Gaza and to express unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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‘I am not a king’ after weekend protests: Trump says
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump rejected accusations of authoritarianism following nationwide “No Kings” protests over the weekend, saying he works tirelessly to serve the country and not to rule over it.
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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests planned nationwide: report
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered on Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the US for ” No Kings ” demonstrations.
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4 police officers injured in protest at US embassy in Bogota
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Four Colombian police officers were injured as protesters attacked the US embassy in Bogota with arrows and explosives during an anti-Trump rally.
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Massive protest hit Europe against Israel as Gaza truce holds
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Tens of thousands rallied across Europe on Saturday in defiance of the Israeli regime, demanding justice for Palestinians and expressing deep mistrust over a fragile Gaza ceasefire now in its second day.
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Ecuador president's motorcade attacked by rocks
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped injury after his car was attacked by a crowd throwing rocks on Tuesday, in what a top minister said was an assassination attempt that had left signs of bullet damage on the vehicle.
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People across Turkey hold rally for Sumud Flotilla, Gaza
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – People in Turkey held massive rally in support for “Global Freedom Flotilla” in front of Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul aimed at countering the genocide of Zionists in the Gaza and break the siege on the enclave.
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Police arrest anti-ICE protesters in Portland
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Police clashed with protesters outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Portland, Oregon on Saturday.
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Two killed as Morocco protests escalate into clashes
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Two people were shot dead by Morracoan police as youth protestes enter their fifth day.
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Demonstrations in support of Global Sumud Flotilla
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Demonstrations in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla take place across Europe. Protests in Berlin, Brussels, Rome, and Istanbul are shown in social media footage.
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Over 200,000 protesters in Brussels march for Palestine
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Approximately 200,000 people took to the streets in Belgium to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
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Protesters in Washington demand Israeli PM Netanyahu’s arrest
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Pro-Palestine demonstrators marched in Washington, DC, on Monday, condemning Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit and calling for his arrest.
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Madagascar’s government dissolves amid protests
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved the government after youth-led protests over water and power cuts.
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VIDEO: Thousands protest during Netanyahu’s UN speech
TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) –Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Times Square in New York on Friday during the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
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French people hold massive pro-Palestine rally (+VIDEO)
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – A large number of French people took to the streets in the capital Paris in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
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Efforts underway to punish Israel in sports over Gaza
TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – While a major cycling race in Spain was disrupted by protests against an Israeli team, several European countries are threatening to boycott a signature entertainment event if Israel takes part.
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UN staff protest Israeli killing of aid workers in Gaza
TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Hundreds of UN staff gathered on place des Nations in Geneva on Thursday to protest against targeting of humanitarian workers in Gaza.
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20,000 protesters hold pro-Palestine protest in New Zealand
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Chants echoed across central Auckland on Saturday as an estimated 20,000 demonstrators joined one of the largest pro-Palestine protests in New Zealand, demanding action against “Israel” and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
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'Block Everything' protests sweep France
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil.
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Nepalese army moves to restore order as protest intensifies
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Nepalese soldiers guarded the streets of the country’s capital on Wednesday and ordered people to stay at home as they moved to restore order after tens of thousands of protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings.
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Nepal prime minister resigns after deadly protests
TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Nepal's prime minister resigned on Tuesday, a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns on protesters in years saw at least 19 people killed.
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Nepali police fire tear gas at protesters outside parliament
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) –Nepali police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds of young people who tried to break into parliament during a protest on Mon. against a social media shutdown and alleged government corruption, authorities said.
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890 British citizens arrested for supporting Palestine
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – There were 890 people arrested at a demonstration against the ban on the group Palestine Action in London on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police say.
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Protesters in Paris demand Macron’s resignation
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Thousands marched through Paris on Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron and calling for France to leave the EU.
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Hundreds rally in Paris against troop deployment to Ukraine
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Hundreds rallied against the deployment of French troops to Ukraine in Paris in a rally called by the leader of The Patriots party, Florian Philippot.
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Anti-Israeli protests in Brazil
TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Activists in Santos staged a sit-in urging authorities to halt steel shipments to Israel, citing its use in military industries.
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Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of protesters gathered at rallies across the country to call for stronger worker protections and attack a range of policies undertaken by the administration of US President Donald Trump, media said Monay.