Tag Archives: Human Rights / Civil Rights

Portland police say the gathering outside the courthouse is a riot

(Reuters) – Fireworks and firefighters were set up by Protestants in the U.S. federal courthouse in Portland on Wednesday, police said in a tweet, declaring the assembly an uprising. Protests against anti-racism in cities, including Portland, Oregon, are sometimes erupting and arson, and federal officers sent into the Northwestern city …

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Thousands stage proceedings in Belarus over EU sanctions

MINSK (Reuters) – Protesters formed human chains and marched through the streets of Belarus on Wednesday in anger after a collapse by strong President Alexander Lukashenko who urged the European Union to consider new sanctions against Minsk. Women take part in a demonstration against police violence during the recent rally …

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Thousands stage proceedings in Belarus over EU sanctions

MINSK (Reuters) – Protesters formed human chains and marched through the streets of Belarus on Wednesday in anger after a collapse by strong President Alexander Lukashenko who urged the European Union to consider new sanctions against Minsk. Women take part in a demonstration against police violence during the recent rally …

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