Tag: protest
Covid: Huge Protests Across Europe Over New Restrictions
In response to the tightened Covid-19 measures, demonstrations were held across Europe this past weekend, amid rising new cases and a new wave of the pandemic. ....
Pakistani Churches On High Alert, Amp Up Security Following Rise Of Taliban
At a meeting of Catholic and Protestant leaders in Pakistan, the senior clergy agreed to tighten surveillance and take additional security measures, especially during Sunday services. With the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, there are serious concerns of extremist incidents aimed at minority communities, especially the Christians as Christmas draws near. ....
Canada: Ottawa 'completely Out Of Control' After Truckers Outnumber Police
The mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers' protests against Covid restrictions, BBC reported. ....
Canada: Ottawa Police Arrest 25, Issue 1,775 Tickets Against Trucker Rally Protesters
The Ottawa Police Service has said the police have arrested 25 people and issued 1,775 tickets to put an end to the unlawful demonstrations in the downtown areas. ....
Two-thirds Of Canadians Support PM Justin Trudeau's Use Of Emergencies Act Against Protesters: Poll
Two-thirds, or 66 per cent, of Canadians support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for invoking the Emergencies Act to give the federal government extra powers to handle the truckers' protests across the country, according to a new survey. ....
Pak Locals Protest Re-emergence Of Terrorists, Demand Peace
After reports of abduction, killings and the re-emergence of Talibansurfaced in various areas of the Swat Valley and Parachinar in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkha (KP) province, locals have started taking to the streets to protest and condemn the incidents and demand peace. ....
PTI To Launch Countrywide Protests Today
PTI leader Asad Umar announced that the party will launch countrywide protests after Friday prayers, adding that demonstrations will continue till the party Chairman Imran Khan's demands are met. ....
