Over 300 attendees gathered in Montbert, Nantes, to protest against the construction of an Amazon facility in the area, which would make housing prices soar and kill many local businesses. Speeches were given by local union organizers and small business owners, who opposed the construction project that would afflict both the low and middle class of the area.
As SARS is disbanded, the SWAT force of Nigeria has taken its role, with heavy criticism from protesters. More demonstrators are turning out now than ever did during the #EndSARS movement, with thousands of people congregating in every city to end police brutality in Nigeria. Pro-SARS protesters have also begun to assail protesters substantially often.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Bogota took to the streets in opposition to neoliberalism and an increase in taxes on basic goods and services in Colombia. Police brutally assaulted demonstrators, shooting tear gas directly at the crowd and savagely beating peaceful protesters.
Over 100 Portlanders returned to the weekly march for Patrick Kimmons, a black man killed by police in 2018, whose mother has led marches every week since July demanding the reopening of the case. Cheers of support came from many neighbors, and the police also were notified of the march when it came around to their precinct. Letha Winston (Kimmons’ mother) then stopped the march, led chants, and gave speeches regarding updates on the case.
Protesters at various sites in Lebanon returned to the streets to decry state violence and repression against anti-corruption activists, demonstrating against government incompetence in handling hyperinflation and soaring gas prices. Demonstrators blocked roads with flaming tires, pressuring authorities to act with competence.
