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Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London

Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 06/02/2012

Society

European Union target for illegal entry

Every day hundreds of people attempt to enter the European Union illegally, many choosing to cross in the Evros region of Greece. Individuals from...

by Bradley Secker in Greece on 30/07/2011

Society

Iranian immigrants rampage at Detention Centre - Pekanbaru

Approximately 34 illegal immigrants from Iran rampaged in the Immigration Detention Centre in Pekanbaru, demanding that they be immediately removed...

by Melvinas Priananda in Indonesia on 28/07/2011

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Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London
Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
Rally marking 10 years of Guantanamo Bay calls for its closure London
The tenth anniversary of Guantanamo Bay is marked with a rally in Trafalgar Square central London. Speakers call for the detention centre to close. London, UK. 7th January 2012
Occupy Philadelphia Protests National Defense Authorization Act
Protesters engaged in day-long 'flash mic-checks' at various locations throughout the city centre in an effort to educate the public about the controversial National Defense A...
Irish people sign Falun Gong petition
Activists petitioned Dubliners to support their cause against the "brutal and inhumane persecution" of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Dublin, Ireland. 17th December 2011
Prison protest calls for release of 'tram rant woman' Emma West
Just under 20 people held a quiet protest outside HMP Bronzefield calling for the release of Emma West, held there on remand after her racist tram outburst was posted on YouTube. Ashfor...
Sub-Saharan African immigrants in Malta
Immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa live and struggle to find a better life in Europe. Several camps and centres around Malta provide temporary housing to single men, single women and ma...
Qatar Human Rights Committee hits out at deportation detention centres
Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee has criticized deportation detention centres and have suggested that be done away moved since they reflect negatively on the country’s concern fo...
Demonstration Over Arms Fair at the National Gallery
After a day of peaceful demonstrations against the DSEi Arms Fair in London, a fracas developed as police attempted to clear the National Gallery steps while peaceful protest continued ...
The Future is Orange protest against Guantanamo at US Embassy - London
Members of the London Guantanamo Campaign met outside the US Embassy in London's Grosvenor Square to call for the closure of the prison. UK, London. 05 August 2011
European Union target for illegal entry
Every day hundreds of people attempt to enter the European Union illegally, many choosing to cross in the Evros region of Greece. Individuals from Africa, Asia, and South America try a...
Campaigners say no to new detention centre, Barnardo’s involvement
A demonstration was called by the organisation No Borders to protest both the opening of a new detention centre for children and families and the children's charity Barnardo's...
Iranian immigrants rampage at Detention Centre - Pekanbaru
Approximately 34 illegal immigrants from Iran rampaged in the Immigration Detention Centre in Pekanbaru, demanding that they be immediately removed from Pekanbaru and taken to Cisarua B...
Sydney activists protest government policy on Refugees
A 200-strong crowd protested against the Australian government's proposed "refugee swap" deal with Malaysia over asylum seekers and refugees. Australia plans to transfer ...
Protest at Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre - Lincoln
A small group of protesters gathered at Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre to demonstrate against the opening of a new facility that indefinitely detains aslym seekers. Lincoln, UK....
Pajhwok Afghan News reporter released on Bail
The Pajhwok Afghan News reporter, Bismillah Pakhtunmal, was released on bail after spending two days in detention in the southern Zabul province. Afghanistan. June 13th 2011 (File Image...
Demonstration against political policing at Paddington Green
A small protest was held outside Paddington Green in solidarity with those arrested from the March 26 protest and the recent raids on squats and social centres including the Ratstar in ...
Anti-arms campaigners protest at Counter Terror Expo - London
A small group of Anti-arms campaigners staged a demonstration outside the Counter Terror Expo 2011 at London's Olympia Exhibition Centre where they held banners and handed out leaf...
Thousands protest military intervention in Libya - Italy
All over Italy thousands of people marched today against the military intervention in Libya. These images show the protests in Vincenza, home to AFRICOM (American headquarters for milit...
A day at the Baha'i World Centre in Israel - Akko
The public is invited to enjoy the meditative atmosphere Baha'i Sanctuaries , its terraces and gardens. Baha'i World Centre, located in the cities of Acre and Haifa, Israel, i...
Rally against racism and xenophobia in Madrid
A rally was held today in Madrid to demonstrate against racism and xenophobia. Demonstrators also demanded that CIES immigrant detention centres be closed. Madrid, Spain.