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Oury Jalloh process goes on without sentences

Two officers remain charged with manslaughter in the case of Oury Jalloh, a Sierra Leonean refugee who died in a fire in a police cell in 2005....

by Riccardo Valsecchi in Germany on 18/05/2012

Society

Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple

Journalists demonstrate in front of the Secretariat demanding justice for the journalist couple Sagar and Runi who were gunned down in their own...

by firoz ahmed in Bangladesh on 15/05/2012

Society

Demonstration against the detention of 15M members

Two members of 15M movement were arrested accused of active resistance. With 150 people shouting for their freedom, they have been released without...

by Alejandro Garcia Montoro in Spain on 14/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

18/05/2012 - Oury Jalloh process goes on without sentences - Germany - Two officers remain charged with...
15/05/2012 - Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple - Bangladesh - Journalists demonstrate in front of the...
15/05/2012 - Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple - Bangladesh - Journalists demonstrate in front of the...
14/05/2012 - Demonstration against the detention of 15M members - Spain - Two members of 15M movement were...
13/05/2012 - Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - Toronto - Canada - Police wasted no time tracking down and...
13/05/2012 - Three arrested and shotgun seized after shots fired - Toronto - Canada - Police wasted no time tracking down and...
12/05/2012 - Arrests made outside Bank of England - United Kingdom - Around twelve Occupy protesters were...
12/05/2012 - Arrests as Occupy London target Bank of England - United Kingdom - A number of protesters were arrested...
12/05/2012 - Occupy London Protest in Central London - United Kingdom - Activists from the Occupy London...
12/05/2012 - Occupy London protesters arrested during global day of action - London - United Kingdom - On the anniversary of the indignados...

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27th Student demonstration turns violent

Politics

27th Student demonstration turns violent

Three days after the law 78 was implemented students keep defying the new decree by taking the streets. Police forces declared the demonstration illegal as soon as it started, and soon ...
by David Vilder, on 21st of May 2012
Arrests made during protests at Jerusalem Day parade

Politics

Arrests made during protests at Jerusalem Day parade

Israeli border police officers detain a Palestinian demonstrator who protested against a parade marking Jerusalem Day in front of Damascus Gate outside Jerusalem's Old City.
by Mahmoud illean, on 20th of May 2012
Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the night - Abu Saiba

Politics

Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the nig...

Since February 14th, 2012, protesters have remained in the streets of Bahrain demanding democracy. Since, 80 activists have been killed, thousands injured and more than 4,000 have been ...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 18th of May 2012
300,000 march in support of Shia religious leader Sheikh Isa Qassim

Politics

300,000 march in support of Shia religious leader Sheik...

Three hundred thousand Bahrainis protest against the current government in Bahrain and in support of the Shia religious leader Sheikh Isa Qassim. Bahrainis fear that the Shia leader wil...
by AM-Bahrain, on 18th of May 2012
Blockupy Frankfurt in Rome to protest against arrests

Society

Blockupy Frankfurt in Rome to protest against arrests

Protesters at the German embassy in Rome demonstrate against German repression and arrests of Frankfurt demonstrators who were protesting against austerity measures.
by Simona Granati, on 18th of May 2012
Oury Jalloh process goes on without sentences

Society

Oury Jalloh process goes on without sentences

Two officers remain charged with manslaughter in the case of Oury Jalloh, a Sierra Leonean refugee who died in a fire in a police cell in 2005. Contradictory testimony has reportedly be...
by Riccardo Valsecchi, on 18th of May 2012
RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Politics

RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Normal life has been partially affected in the capital Kathmandu and some other parts of the due to Nepal bandh (nationwide shutdown) called by Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nep...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 18th of May 2012
Christian vigil and protest held outside Eritrean Embassy - London

Politics

Christian vigil and protest held outside Eritrean Embas...

Approximately 40 Christian protesters gathered for their annual vigil and protest outside the Eritrean Embassy in London. The Bishop of Southwark and the Metroplitan Seraphim lead the o...
by Paul Davey, on 17th of May 2012
Protest in northern Mitrovica

Politics

Protest in northern Mitrovica

People gathered at the municipality of northern Mitrovica in protest as Kosovo police arrested Jovica Miljkovic. He is suspected of damaging a police guard box.
by Fitim Selimi, on 17th of May 2012
CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's freedom

Politics

CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's ...

CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's freedom, Laura is a member of CGT who was arrested after the 29M General Strike.
by Shooting Serveis Fotografics Press Agency, on 17th of May 2012
Man stabbed to death in Kiev

Society

Man stabbed to death in Kiev

A man was stabbed to death in broad daylight in the downtown area of the capital. Eyewitnesses say the man was killed in an underground walkway near Prorizna Street. The unnamed victim ...
by Sergei Svetlitsky, on 16th of May 2012
Bahraini protesters block a main road with burning tires - Abu Saiba

Politics

Bahraini protesters block a main road with burning tire...

In response to the call of youth 14 February protesters in many villages to go out and demonstrate, a group of youths block the main streets with burning tires while condemning the arre...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 16th of May 2012
Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

Politics

Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

The indignant of 15M, left Sol square around midnight and went to the headquarters of the stock market and close to the congress, with a noisy protest. They were escorted by police offi...
by David Osuna, on 16th of May 2012
Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

Politics

Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begin...

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Yugoslavia War in the 90s.
by FRED ENNEMAN, on 16th of May 2012
Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major legal victory

Politics

Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major...

Nearly 100 activists gather in Times Square following the 'not guilty' verdict for a citizen journalist arrested during an OWS march, later marching to Bryant Park for a short...
by Skyler Reid, on 15th of May 2012
Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Politics

Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Clashes took place in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city, following the arrest of Shadi Mawlawi, a 27-year-old Sunni, who was allegedly accused for smuggling weapons into Syria.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 14th of May 2012
Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple

Society

Journalists rally for justice for murdered couple

Journalists demonstrate in front of the Secretariat demanding justice for the journalist couple Sagar and Runi who were gunned down in their own bedroom.
by firoz ahmed, on 15th of May 2012
Outraged protesters stage rally in Madrid

Society

Outraged protesters stage rally in Madrid

Members of the Outraged movement (15M) held a rally in the capital as part of a renewed protest. Several arrests were made as riot police were called in to disperse the crowd.
by Antonio Navia, on 13th of May 2012
Spirit of 15M movement returns to Sol Square - Madrid

Politics

Spirit of 15M movement returns to Sol Square - Madrid

One day after the 12M demonstration celebrating the first anniversary of the 15M movement, the "indignados" take again the center of Madrid with the information point at Sol S...
by Nathalie Paco, on 13th of May 2012
Abu Saiba demonstrations at night demand to overthrow current regime

Politics

Abu Saiba demonstrations at night demand to overthrow c...

After more than 80 activists have been killed and thousands injured since the 14 Feb Revolution, all villages are organizing demonstrations every day targeting the main streets to prote...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 14th of May 2012

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