Nigeria Protests Hardship
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Civil society groups in Nigeria announce nationwide protests for June 12 against insecurity and economic hardship. Meanwhile, pensioners in Benue State protest non-payment of arrears dating back to 2000.
Garment workers protest colleague's death in Bangladesh
- Garment workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh, protested the death of a colleague, Liza Begum. - They allege Begum died after being denied leave when she fell ill. - Three cases have been filed related to the protests and vandalism, with two arrests made.
Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit
- Venice activists plan to protest the arrival of the US ambassador's superyacht. - They aim to disrupt the ambassador's visit, drawing parallels to a previous protest against Jeff Bezos. - The activi…
KontraS: 24 arrested in Surabaya protest after police intervention
- A protest in Surabaya, Indonesia, turned violent, resulting in the arrest of 24 demonstrators, including a female activist. - KontraS Surabaya reported that police used water cannons and tear gas to…
Protesters set fire to La Plata Municipal Building; 22 arrested
- Protesters set fire to the La Plata Municipal Building in Argentina, demanding changes to public works bidding processes. - The incident resulted in 22 arrests and seven injuries, with significant d…
KontraS: Police arrested 24 demonstrators in Surabaya amid protest chaos
- KontraS reported that 24 demonstrators were arrested during a protest in Surabaya, Indonesia, including a female activist. - The protest, initially peaceful, turned chaotic when police used water ca…
KontraS Surabaya: Dozens of Protestors Detained, Legal Basis Unclear
- Police in Surabaya, Indonesia, arrested over a dozen protesters during a demonstration. - The protest, under the hashtag #IndonesiaSekarat, occurred near the East Java Governor's office. - A human r…
