Nigerians recorded the military and northern Muslim Fulani herdsmen moving around with assault rifles in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, and opening fire into houses. At least 2 bodies have been found, but the status of many more is unknown.
Hundreds of protesters in Santiago returned to the streets in a round of mobilization in support of prisoners of the uprising in Chile, demanding an immediate general pardon and release of all those convicted of resisting state power during the revolt of October 18th, 2019. Police repressed the demonstration with tear gas and water cannons, resulting in widespread clashes around Plaza Dignidad.
Hundreds of activists from the Ende Gelände environmentalist group continued protests against the clearing of the Dannenrod forest to create an unnecessary and useless highway. Police deployed a water cannon on the forest defenders in sub-zero temperatures, causing many to leave the area in fear of getting hypothermia. Police eventually retreated from the site.
Thousands of Chileans mobilized across the capital city of Santiago demanding the freedom of political prisoners and the resignation of President Sebastian Piñera, with several clashes occurring throughout the day and spontaneous demonstrations beginning in many parts of the city.
Over 20,000 protesters in Berlin marched after the first anniversary of the Hanau Massacre, in which 11 people were killed by a far-right winger. Demonstrators waved antifascist flags and carried banners against the extreme right, vowing never to allow the seeds of hatred to grow in Germany again.
