Hundreds of protesters marched in Innsbruck in solidarity with refugees in Europe and against the horrific human rights abuses of migrants by the EU, including the creation of the pan-European border agency Frontex and the Moria concentration camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Police assaulted the demonstration, pepper-spraying participants in the face and making several arrests.
A protest took place on the 3rd of October in Washington D.C. to commemorate Wide Awakes Day, dedicated to turning out voters in a time when voter suppression is commonplace and many see voting as a waste of time that won’t cause change; about 600 protesters took part in the march, that went through the downtown of the city.
Protesters demonstrated against the military government that took control after the protests that toppled the old leader. Many say that they simply took over to take power for themselves, not to pass the reforms that people wanted. The response towards protests has only validated the opinion that the military dictatorship will not cooperate with the people.
Dozens of protesters in Thessaloniki gathered outside of local courthouses in solidarity with those facing charges from clashes in recent student demonstrations against a law bringing police back to universities, which resulted in the arrests of dozens of people.
Clashes in Tourcoing occurred for a 2nd day after a police operation resulted in the seizure of several motorcycles used for urban derbies by young adults in the French city. Fireworks and tear gas were exchanged throughout the night as demonstrators engaged in running battles with police who kept a constant pursuit.
