International Protest News Updates
June 15, 2022
Russian World Cup presents dangers for LGBT fans
Whitsunday Times-10 minutes ago
The notoriously homophobic country has received global condemnation for its … Most LGBT people in Russia are understandably too afraid to openly protest …
Meet the Activist Arrested During World Cup For Protesting Russia’s …
INTO-25 minutes ago
Meet the Activist Arrested During World Cup For Protesting Russia’s LGBTQ Rights Abuses …. But Tatchell hoped that the international attention the incident has …
Christians protest arms sales at exhibition in Paris
La Croix International-30 minutes ago
Weapons, combat vehicles, onboard systems, armed drones, all the machinery of war…. June 11-15, the biennial International Exhibition of Defense and …
How the World Cup presents huge problems for LGBT fans
NEWS.com.au-30 minutes ago
The notoriously homophobic country has received global condemnation for its … rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was arrested overnight for staging a protest in …
AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean
ABC News-3 hours ago
In nearby Bolivia, students launched fireworks at police in a protest for an increase … Haiti’s albino community marked International Albinism Awareness Day to …
Russian Hopes, Fears Tied up in Putin’s Showcase World Cup
Khaosod English-3 hours ago
It’s about proving to the world that Russia is a global power broker and not an … A British gay rights activist was arrested for a protest action near Red Square, …
Who’s afraid of BDS?
Green Left Weekly-4 hours ago
The intended pay-off was in boosting Israel’s international reputation and its …Global powers criticise Palestinian protests and resistance as villages are …
Firstpost
Pakistan rejects Indian protest on Jammu & Kashmir
The News International (blog)-5 hours ago
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Indian protest over the … of Kashmir, are accepted by India, Pakistan and the international community, the …
Greece clears last batch of reforms needed to exit bailout
Plainview Daily Herald-5 hours ago
… exiting its international bailout this summer, the European Commission’s vice … vote, around 3,000 demonstrators marched through central Athens in protest.
Greek gov’t faces no-confidence vote on Macedonia name deal
The Mainichi-6 hours ago
… that had prevented it from joining international institutions such as NATO and had … Greek opponents of the agreement plan a protest in Athens on Friday.
ANI News
Crackdown ahead of polls alarming: Amnesty International
The News International (blog)-6 hours ago
The case has now been referred to an anti-terrorism court.” “Peaceful protest is a right protected by international human rights law and the Pakistani Constitution.
Financial Express
Pakistan rejects Indian protest on Jammu and Kashmir
The News International (blog)-6 hours ago
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Indian protest over the … fulfill itsinternational obligations and expedite resolution of the Jammu & Kashmir …
Business cited for using unlicensed contractors at Circus Circus
KOLO-6 hours ago
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and the Laborers’ InternationalUnion of North America among others are planning a protest at Circus Circus …
Russia thrash Saudi Arabia to launch World Cup in style
The Business Times-7 hours ago
… from jail after he served a 30-day sentence for organising an illegal protest. … He is attempting to do so despite Russia being hit by international sanctions …
US Latinos Protest Sheriff’s Racist Harassment with Tacos, Mariachis …
Sputnik International-7 hours ago
In the midst of a push by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina to renew its working relationship with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement …
UN report indicts India for rights violation in Kashmir
The Asian Age-7 hours ago
New Delhi said India’s “protest and views in the matter have been conveyed … of inquiry for international investigation into human rights violations” in Kashmir.
Thousands nationwide protest family separations at US-Mexico border
NBCNews.com-7 hours ago
Throngs of people joined rallies across the country Thursday to protest the federal policy of separating … “International organizations need to get involved.”.
Indian Chess Star Boycotts Championship in Iran Because She Will …
NextShark-7 hours ago
A Indian chess star has decided to pull out of an international championship event in Iran in protest against having to wear an Islamic headscarf. Former world …
Pakistan rejects Indian protest on AJK legislative assembly’s …
Daily Times-7 hours ago
Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Indian protest over a recent amendment in the … by India, Pakistan and the international community,” the spokesman said.
Red States Defend Free Speech – With Laws Punishing Campus Protest
New York Magazine-8 hours ago
Red States Defend Free Speech – With Laws Punishing Campus Protest … companies that refuse to do business with Israel, as part of an international boycott.
Iran’s Orwellian Arrest of Its Leading Female Human-Rights Lawyer
The New Yorker-9 hours ago
The protest was all the more striking because they acted individually, not en masse, … “Iran’s judiciary again has revealed to its citizens and the international …
Gay rights campaigner released after Moscow protest arrest
STV News-9 hours ago
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released after being arrested in Moscow following a one-man protest near the Kremlin. Peter Tatchell was …
LGBT Activist Arrested in Russia During World Cup
Advocate.com-9 hours ago
An LGBT activist was arrested in Russia for staging a one-man protest. … prevent a “PR coup” from the antigay nation for hosting an international sporting event.
Cong protests against rising fuel prices
NYOOOZ-9 hours ago
Cong protests against rising fuel prices … He said even though the prices of petrol at the international level had fallen to $70, the Modi government was selling …
Rainbow flag on display during Putin’s World Cup speech
Brunswick News-9 hours ago
Several minutes later, Tatchell was approached by several policemen who told him his protest was not authorized. He was led away and taken to a police car.
UN seeks international inquiry into Kashmir rights abuses
Greater Kashmir-10 hours ago
UN seeks international inquiry into Kashmir rights abuses …. “Moreover, they allege that those who protest Pakistan’s position face threats and travel bans, and …
Washington Post
Political Football: The World Cup’s Middle East Challengers
Atlantic Council (blog)-10 hours ago
The Saudis also recently tried and failed to convince FIFA, the international … in this symbolic act of protest, some commentators have noted that Salah has been …
Pak rejects Indian opposition to ‘PaK Constitution’
Greater Kashmir-10 hours ago
Pakistan today rejected India’s protest against its move to alter the status of … Fulfill its international obligations and expedite resolution of the Jammu and …
Amnesty urges Pakistan to end rights violations, media censorship
Daily Times-10 hours ago
LONDON: Amnesty International said on Thursday that the Pakistani authorities … “Peaceful protest is a right protected by international human rights law and the …
Detroit janitors, politicians rally for higher wages
Detroit Free Press-10 hours ago
… Owens-Moore, a janitor who’s a member of the Service Employees InternationalUnion (SEIU) Local 1 Detroit. … SEIU protests during a rally for higher wages.
UN for probing rights abuse in Kashmir; India cries foul
Financial Chronicle (press release) (blog)-10 hours ago
The UN body asked Pakistan to fully respect international human rights law … New Delhi lodged a strong protest with the UN, saying the government is “deeply …
The Latest: Spain, Portugal hoping to focus on soccer
MyChamplainValley.com FOX44 & ABC22-10 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming the “friendly global family” of … Tatchell was approached by several policemen who told him his protest was not …
Pakistan rejects India’s claim over Held Kashmir
The Nation-10 hours ago
“The Government of Pakistan categorically rejects India’s protest against the … of Kashmir, are accepted by India, Pakistan and the international community, the …
Greek terrorist hitman on hunger strike granted 3rd furlough
Argus Press-10 hours ago
The decision followed a series of protests and vandal attacks by anarchist sympathizers of Dimitris Koufodinas, including a peaceful protest on the ancient …
Ynetnews
State of Palestine: Amnesty staff member arbitrarily detained and …
Amnesty International-10 hours ago
“The State of Palestine is a party to the main international human rights … The following day, the organizers called for another protest on Wednesday night.
Financial Express
India rejects UN report on human rights violation in J&K
The Navhind Times-10 hours ago
The UN body asked Pakistan to fully respect international human rights law … The MEA said India’s protest and views in the matter have been conveyed …
India fumes over United Nations report on Jammu and Kashmir
Deccan Chronicle-11 hours ago
New Delhi further said India’s “protest and views in the matter have been … Rights to establish a Commission of Inquiry for international investigation into human …
Curbelo, colleagues: Ortega’s reign of terror in Nicaragua must end
Ripon Advance-11 hours ago
Curbelo has worked to advance U.S. and international actions against the Ortega … “The people of Nicaragua have taken to the streets en masse to protest …
FIFA says acting over Palestinan FA chief’s Messi comment
Pulse.com.gh-11 hours ago
… the Palestinian Football Association’s chief, after he called for protest against … widely reported in the media, with respect to the international friendly match …
Financial Express
India slams UN report on Kashmir, terms it ‘selective compilation of …
The Northlines-11 hours ago
However, MEA said it has “conveyed unequivocally” its protest to the OHCHR. … a comprehensive independent international investigation into allegations of …