Demonstrations occurred across Iraq against the administration of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (Al-Kazemi), against whom outrage has been widespread for opening fire and killing 7 civilians in Baghdad during a demonstration earlier in October. It is estimated that at least 10,000 people took part in these protests.
Daily Archives: October 28, 2020
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Protesters in Antofagasta took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Piñera and the government representation in the constitutional delegation not to have any party members. Hundreds took part in the protest as a part of the growing movement for the end of politicians and party politics in Chile.
The Los Angeles People's City Council (LAPCC) took to the streets after the meeting between civilians and the police department, demanding the defunding of police, as well as the resignation of the current mayor of LA. At least 500 protesters attended the march that lasted for more than an hour.
Protesters in Portland gathered outside of the ICE facility in the city with shields in black bloc, which were later proven to be handy when police opened fire with pepper balls and rubber bullets. Few protesters were arrested, and the unshielded were injured by pepper balls. Protesters in Portland gathered outside of the ICE facility in the city with shields […]
Protesters in Italy took to the streets after a military-style quarantine was announced without a stimulus being passed, leading to possible widespread financial catastrophe. Most groups have no ties to the anti-mask movement, and most demonstrators are seen wearing masks.
Anarchist black blocs hit the streets in the hundreds on the 28th in Wrocław, against the illegalization of abortion by the Law and Justice Party of Poland. Protesters clashed with police on multiple occasions, but any attempts at arrests were blocked by the crowd.
Protesters demonstrated for a second night after the police-involved killing of Karon Hylton outside of a DC precinct, with Hylton's family attending and being tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed by police. Protesters began to employ fireworks as a means of deterring police, with over 10 injuries from firework strikes over the night.
Protesters and feminist activists in Poland have begun a general strike with hundreds of thousands participating. It began after the government ruled that abortion was unconstitutional, leading to tens of thousands taking to the streets. Police assaulted demonstrators in many areas, also employing pepper-spray and tear gas.
Protesters have continued to hit the streets in Belarus against Lukashenko, demonstrating in small gatherings or occasionally in the dozens in front of courthouses and other government buildings. Sporadic strikes also took place in the city. Protesters have continued to hit the streets in Belarus against Lukashenko, demonstrating in small gatherings or occasionally in the dozens in front of courthouses […]