Hundreds of Jamaicans from the southwest St. Ann parish blockaded roads used by a bauxite company in protest over dust and noise pollution experienced from “Sunday to Sunday”. Rumors also broke out that old bauxite pits would be opened again after decades which were closer to town and community centers. If this was done, many expect more frequent protests.
Protesters gathered in Warsaw to continue the Strajk Kobiet, or National Strike, against an abortion ban by the leading conservative party. Police assaulted demonstrators about halfway through the march, arresting at least 3 people and injuring many more.
Through the week of 13-20 September 2020, several activist groups belonging to the O’Odham and Kumeyaay indigenous tribes have been arrested for protesting the wall and halting construction. 2 O’Ohdham activists have been arrested on Class B misdemeanor charges, while other Kumeyaay protesters have been brutalized by police.
French abolitionists gathered at the prison of Montbéliard, launching fireworks in solidarity with the inmates inside to let them know that eventually there will come a day when all of them are out of cages.
Clashes continued across Noumea and other cities in New Caledonia, with protests and other demonstrations happening at several locations across the islands. Clashes also occurred at the Plum/Yaté junction, with other blockades occurring across the islands.
