Protests and Police Action
6 articles from 3 countries
Protests have erupted in Tanzania after a boda-boda driver's death, with police using tear gas. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, students protesting in Jakarta have urged police against repressive tactics, though authorities have blocked their march.
Police issue dispersal warnings amid Seoul protest over ballot shortages
- Police issued two dispersal warnings to protesters outside the Jamsil vote counting center in Seoul, where a demonstration over ballot shortages has continued for 12 days. - A ruling party leader urged police to halt an immediate entry attempt, stating he was heading to the site. - Police and the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee attempted to enter the venue to retrieve necessary items but were mโฆ
Police intervene in teachers' protest, detentions end
- Teachers protesting for their demands faced police intervention and arrests on June 15 and 16. - Union leaders and members, including the General President of Eฤitim Sen, were among those detained. โฆ
Jakarta police block students from protesting at HI Roundabout
- Police prevented students from protesting at the HI Roundabout in Jakarta, directing them to alternative locations. - Officials cited regulations and the area's importance as a business and traffic โฆ
Seoul Police Warn Protesters of Severe Consequences for Illegal Actions
- The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency warned against illegal actions at a protest in Jamsil, stating participants could face severe consequences. - The protest, related to ballot paper shortages duriโฆ
Indonesian police explain student protest restrictions in Jakarta
- Indonesian police explained their actions in restricting student protests at Tugu Tani and Patung Kuda in Central Jakarta. - Police stated that protests are now directed to South Merdeka Square Roadโฆ
Police Intercept University Students Marching to Protest in Jakarta
- Police intercepted Bung Karno University students attempting to protest in Central Jakarta. - The students, organized as BEM UBK, were blocked by a police barricade and engaged in a shoving match. -โฆ