Protesters gathered in the tens of thousands in Bangkok, protesting against the monarchy and military dictatorship. Government security forces quickly gathered and deployed water cannons against the protesters, which have been seen very often during the protests in Thailand. Hundreds of arrests occurred, and it is very likely that many will be facing charges.
Around 250 protesters in Patras marched in solidarity with refugees in Greece, in condemnation of racist attacks and government oppression of undocumented migrants fleeing poverty and war in Middle Eastern and peripheral countries.
Dozens of protesters in Washington DC participated in the Black History Month march, speaking up about rampant human rights abuses committed by police and the government of the United States against queer and black people.
Around 50 protesters in Portland gathered and marched to demand the abolition of the PPA (Portland Police Association), covering the building with graffiti and lighting fires to cause as much disruption as possible at the sight before dispersing before police arrived.
Dozens of protesters marched in Kenosha the night before it was decided whether or not Jacob Blake’s shooters would be charged or not, in a protest led by the man’s father. Demonstrators demanded charges to honor Blake, who had been left permanently paralyzed after the shooting that caused mass riots and looting in the Wisconsin city.
