Dozens of protesters in Athens gathered at the headquarters of the AKTOR infrastructure company to demand justice and compensation for 3 workers who died on the job in Evia after they were struck by lightning and thrown off a tower.
Daily Archives: April 20, 2021
Hundreds of protesters marched in Columbus after the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Black girl by police, gathering outside of the Columbus Police Department's headquarters and marching to and back from the Ohio Statehouse, demanding the immediate prosecution of the officer responsible.
Hundreds of protesters in New York City took to the streets after the announcement of former officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all 3 counts of murder and manslaughter in the case of the killing of George Floyd. Demonstrators marched into the night and occupied the Manhattan Bridge before later dispersing with no arrests.
Over 1000 protesters in Minneapolis marched after the announcement that former police officer Derek Chauvin had been found guilty of all three counts of murder and manslaughter in the case of George Floyd, whose murder sparked massive protests worldwide and rocked the US. Demonstrators also chanted slogans against the National Guard, whose presence militarized Minneapolis in the weeks prior to the trial.
French youth continued clashes with police for a 4th day in the northeastern city of Tourcoing, following a law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of several motorcycles used for urban derbies. Demonstrators clashed with police, engaging in running battles across Tourcoing while throwing fireworks.