Dozens detained after Serbian riot police and anti-government protesters conflict

Dozens detained after Serbian riot police and anti-government protesters conflict

Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia’s capital on Saturday during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic demanding an early parliamentary election. The protest by tens of thousands of people was held after nearly eight months of persistent dissent led by Serbia’s university students that have rattled … Read more

1000’s march in Hungary as 2SLGBTQ+ rally turns into anti-government protest

1000’s march in Hungary as 2SLGBTQ+ rally turns into anti-government protest

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary’s capital on Saturday as a banned 2SLGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government. Crowds filled a square near Budapest’s city hall before setting off across the city, some waving rainbow flags, others carrying signs mocking Prime Minister Viktor Orban. “This is about much … Read more

Demise toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests rises to 16

Demise toll from Kenya’s anti-government protests rises to 16

NAIROBI, Kenya — The number of Kenyans who died during Wednesday’s nationwide protests over police brutality and bad governance has doubled to 16, according to the state-funded human rights commission. Property was also destroyed in the protests that attracted thousands of frustrated young Kenyans. At least two police stations were razed down by angry protesters. … Read more