Hundreds protest George Floyd death in Washington
WASHINGTON: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Lafayette Park across from the White House to protest the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after being pinned down by a police officer, Anadolu Agency reported. Protestors chanted, “No Justice, No Peace” and “I can’t breathe” during demonstrations that drew people from all walks […]
Georgia Governor declares state of emergency in Atlanta, activates 500 troops
WASHINGTON: Governor of Georgia Brian P Kemp declared a state of emergency for Fulton County that includes the state’s largest city of Atlanta in the light of mass riots and activated 500 troops of the national guard to protect citizens and property. “At the request of Mayor @KeishaBottoms & in consultation with public safety & emergency […]
White House on lockdown as protests over Floyd’s death reach US capital
WASHINGTON: The White House has been under lockdown as protests reached the United States capital on Friday, the fourth day of nationwide demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in Minneapolis police custody. Online video showed hundreds of protesters gathered in Lafayette Park just outside the White House, chanting “No justice, no […]
Violent clashes in Chile protests
SANTIAGO: Thousands of protesters clashed with police Friday in Santiago in a fresh round of anti-government demonstrations that erupted more than two months ago in Chile. The rally took place in the Plaza Italia, which has since October 18 becomes the epicentre of massive citizen protests against President Sebastian Pinera’s right-wing government. Police entered the […]
Indonesians hold solidarity rally
JAKARTA: Hundreds of Muslims in Indonesia held a protest Friday against China’s treatment of Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang in front of China’s embassy in Jakarta. The rally was organised by hardline Islamic group the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) but was attended by members of other Muslim communities under heavy security. The protest started at noon, […]
