More rallies to be held across the country on Sunday with attorney general claiming state and federal governments need to cooperate on plan of action Mostafa Rachwani Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney calling for an end to violence against … Continue reading Violence against women rallies: thousands attend protests as Mark Dreyfus rules out royal commission
Daily shows of dissent against repressive 43-year clerical rule continue, with exiled demonstrators asking for help from the west Martin Chulov and Nechirvan Mando in Erbil | 19 Dic. 2022 In late October, Paiman, an Iranian protester from the restive city of Mahabad, lay in a hospital ward, guarded by regime officials who had gunned him down during anti-government demonstrations. Buckshot from a shotgun blast riddled his legs and torso, and blows to his head with wooden clubs had left him dazed and in agony. Paiman needed treatment, which he was not about to get from a regime where mercy, let alone medicine, has been in short … Continue reading Escape from Iran: protesters regroup in Iraq after perilous journey
By David Gritten | BBC News | 8 Dec. 2022 Iran has announced the first execution of a protester convicted over the recent anti-government unrest. Mohsen Shekari was hanged on Thursday morning after being found guilty by a Revolutionary Court of “enmity against God”, state media reported. He was accused of being a “rioter” who blocked a main road in Tehran in September and wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete. An activist said he was convicted after a “show trial without any due process”. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of Norway-based Iran Human Rights, tweeted that executions of protesters would start to take place daily … Continue reading Iran carries out first execution over anti-government protests
A Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was pulled into Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester on Sunday and beaten up. By Lok Lee at the consulate in Manchester and Elsa Maishman in London | BBC News | 17 Oct. 2022 Unidentified men came out of the consulate and forced a man inside the compound, before he escaped with the help of police and other demonstrators. The protester told the BBC: “They dragged me inside, they beat me up.” A consulate spokesperson said protesters had displayed an insulting portrait of China’s president. The Foreign Office said it was urgently seeking clarity on the incident. Greater Manchester Police has launched … Continue reading Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up
Relatives of a girl who died during protests in Iran have been forced into making false statements, a source close to the family has told BBC Persian. Nika Shakarami, 16, went missing in Tehran on 20 September after telling a friend she was being chased by police. On Wednesday night, a state TV report showed her aunt, Atash, saying: “Nika was killed falling from a building.” Her uncle was also seen on TV speaking against the unrest, as someone seems to whisper to him: “Say it, you scumbag!” The source told BBC Persian that these were both “forced confessions” that came “after intense interrogations and being … Continue reading Nika Shakarami: Iran protester’s family forced to lie about death – source
Pride | 17 Sep. 2022 Serbian police arrested more than 64 people as thousands of LGBTQI+ activists turned out for Belgrade’s EuroPride march on Saturday, despite a government ban. The event had been intended as the cornerstone event of the EuroPride gathering. But the interior ministry banned the march earlier this week, citing security concerns after rightwing groups threatened to hold protests. Although the march took place without serious incident, local media said clashes broke out between counter-demonstrators and police. The Balkan country’s prime minister, Ana Brnabić – who is openly gay – said 64 people were arrested and 10 police officers injured on Saturday, but … Continue reading Serbian police arrest dozens as Belgrade EuroPride marchers defy ban
Afghanistan | Feb 3, 2022 The Taliban have allegedly taken a woman from her home by force after she participated in protests in the Afghan capital Kabul. Mursal Ayar was arrested in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, a source told the BBC, after she took part in the rally demanding equal rights for women. Women have been participating in a string of protests which have attracted international attention. Ms Ayar is believed to be the sixth protester to vanish in recent weeks. The Taliban has, however, denied detaining the women. A spokesman said they were looking into Ms Ayar’s case. “This is a case which has … Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban takes another women’s rights protester
Myanmar | Dec 5, 2021 Several people have been injured after a military truck rammed into a crowd of protesters in Myanmar’s commercial capital, Yangon. Eyewitnesses told local media that the soldiers then opened fire on some fleeing protesters, and beat others. Since February’s coup, more than 1,200 people have been killed during protests and thousands more imprisoned. The military said it arrested 11 people at this latest protest. Three were injured – one is in critical condition. The military did not confirm whether a truck had driven into the group, but said it had dispersed a “rioting” crowd. Local news agency MPA said it believed two of … Continue reading Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
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