Protest

08 January 2022, United Kingdom, London: People take part in a protest at Trafalgar Square to show solidarity with demonstrators in Kazakhstan. The Central Asian country this week experienced the worst street protests since its independence from the Soviet Union three decades ago, with dozens of people killed in the unrest. Photo: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

POLITICAL UNREST

Kazakhstan says 164 people killed in week of unrest

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/9/22

Almost 6,000 people have been arrested, including many foreigners, the presidential office said

World

HUMAN RIGHTS

Russia continues case against Memorial NGO as fears of shutdown grow

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/14/21

Current law requires groups that receive financial assistance from overseas to refer to themselves as foreign "agents."

04 December 2021, Austria, Vienna: People clash with policemen during a protest against the compulsory vaccination and measures imposed to curb the spreading of coronavirus. Photo: Florian Wieser/APA/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Protests against coronavirus rules draw out thousands across Europe

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/5/21

Protesters bore signs saying "No to Vaccine Mandates" or "Jesus Protects the Children, not Vaccines"

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Outbreaks of violence at protest against Covid measures in Brussels

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/22/21

The demonstrators were protesting about rules requiring people to show vaccine certificates in more settings, for example to eat at a restaurant

20 November 2021, Austria, Vienna: Policemen stand guard as people march down the Heldenplatz during a protest against the upcoming nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Photo: Florian Wieser/APA/dpa.

World

UNREST

35,000 protest against new coronavirus measures in Austria

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/20/21

Some protesters threw bottles at the police, according to media reports

Spain

CUBA

Leading Cuban dissident arrives in Spain 'with ideas intact'

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/18/21

He expressed thanks to "the many people who have made this journey possible"

World

CUBA

Cuban government's crackdown frustrates plans for protest march

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/16/21

The dissidents daring to go outside, including Manuel Cuesta Morua, Ladies in White’s Berta Soler, Angel Moya and art historian Carolina Barrero, were arrested

FILED - A man with a mouth-and-nose guard walks in front of a mural of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. In Cuba, 5310 people have contracted Covid-19. Photo: Guillermo Nova/dpa

Spain

PRESS FREEDOM

Ahead of protests, Cuba revokes work permits for Spanish news agency

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/14/21

It's the first time that an entire news service's work has been shut down on the island nation

17 August 2021, Berlin: Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, following their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa POOL/dpa

World

CORONAVIRUS

Thousands of people protest against Covid-19 rules in Estonia

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/24/21

Demonstrators gathered in the capital Tallinn on Saturday, in a show of anger about mandatory vaccinations and new coronavirus restrictions

Spain

TERRORISM

Thousands protest for ETA prisoners in the Basque Country

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/24/21

Senior members of the Catalan separatist movement and left-wing Unidas Podemos party lawmakers also joined the demonstration

FILED - King Mswati III (C) watches the Umhlanga dance in Ludzidzini, Swaziland, 31 August 2015. The traditional Umhlanga or Reed dance, in which thousands of young women dance for the Queen Mother and King Mswati III is the cultural highlight of the year in Swaziland and takes place on 31 August. Photo\ Juergen Baetz/dpa Photo: picture alliance / dpa.

World

AFRICA

Amnesty tells Eswatini's defiant monarch 'to stop crushing dissent'

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/20/21

To date the king remains undeterred, referring to pro-democracy protesters in a speech as drunkards and cannabis smokers

26 September 2021, Tunisia, Tunis: Supporters of Tunisia's Islamic Ennahdha party, take part in a demonsration on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, against President Keis Saied, after expanded his powers by taking over legislative and executive authorities. Photo: Chokri Mahjoub/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

World

AFRICA

Thousands protest against Tunisian president amid political crisis

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/26/21

"We want to return to democracy," said one young man who was turned away by the police.

Thousands of people take part in a protest against stricter coronavirus rules and compulsory vaccinations for hospital and nursing home workers. On Thursday, 5 August 2021, France's Constitutional Council approved the controversial compulsory vaccination of health workers as well as the so-called health pass, which provides information about a negative coronavirus test or vaccination against Covid-19. Photo: Jan Schmidt-Whitley/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Everyday activities in France now require proof of Covid-19 status

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/9/21

Going to a cafe or taking a train will only be allowed for those who can show they are vaccinated, have recovered or tested negative for the coronavirus

Dozens of cars stopped during the protest. Photo: Twitter/@jessepitkanen

Finland

NATIONAL

Hundreds of motorists protest in Helsinki against fuel prices

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/8/21

The group opposes environmental measures that could pass higher costs onto consumers

01 August 2021, Berlin: Policemen detain a woman taking part in an unannounced demonstration against the Coronavirus measures despite a ban on protests. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Berlin police ban further Covid-sceptic demos after weekend violence

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/2/21

On Sunday, a 49-year-old man died in hospital after collapsing while his details were being taken by the police

31 July 2021, France, Paris: People take part in a demonstration held against stricter coronavirus rules introduced by the French government as case numbers soared. Photo: Sadak Souici/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

World

DEMONSTRATIONS

France sees mass protests as tougher coronavirus rules near enaction

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/1/21

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, tweeted that the government needed to take the protesters seriously

World

DEMONSTRATION

Cuban president at rally after protests: 'World sees a lie'

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/18/21

Cuba's economy is suffering badly from the collapse of tourism in the pandemic as well as from US sanctions

FILED - Demonstrators wave flags of Cuba during a rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in support of the island's government. Scores of people had demonstrated the day before in Havana and several other Cuban cities against the economy of scarcity and oppression. Observers spoke of the largest demonstrations in Cuba in decades. Photo: Jesus Vargas/dpa

World

DEMONSTRATIONS

Cuba sees rare mass protests against Communist government

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/13/21

US President Joe Biden expressed support for the demonstrators, while Russia warned the US against interfering in Cuban affairs.

01 July 2021, Turkey, Istanbul: Protesters try to push through the police barriers during a demonstration against Turkey's formal withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires the prevention of all kinds of violence against women, protection of victims of violence and punishment of criminals. Photo: Murat Baykara/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Thousands protest as Turkey exits violence against women treaty

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/2/21

At least 300 women were killed by men in Turkey last year

28 May 2021, United Kingdom, London: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to media in Downing Street after meeting with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

VIKTOR ORBAN'S PLANS

Thousands of Hungarians protest against Chinese university project

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/6/21

The future university would be located on a site in Budapest that was originally intended for the construction of low-cost homes for Hungarian students.