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Syrians protest at the Chinese Embassy in Westminster - London

Syrians protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London as similar demonstrations take place in cities across the world. The protest is in reaction to...

by Mamusu Kamara in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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Kashmir Action Committee celebrate Kashmir solidarity day - Hyderabad

The Kashmir Action Committee celebrates solidarity day with a protest march against India in this divided region. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 05/02/2012

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Kashmir Refugees protest against indian forces in Hyderabad

Anjuman e mahajrin jamoon stage a protest against the killing of innocent peoples of occupied Kashmir and atrocities by Indian forces. Hyderabad,...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 05/02/2012

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Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London, UK
On 09.12.2011 a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games was interrupted by "Heritage W...
Syrians protest at the Chinese Embassy in Westminster - London
Syrians protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London as similar demonstrations take place in cities across the world. The protest is in reaction to China's use of its Security Cou...
Uneasy calm between demonstrators and Egyptian police
A cautious calm prevails in the region surrounding the Egyptian Interior Ministry in central Cairo. A truce was agreed upon by both parties, but only a concrete barrier separates the po...
Protest in front of the Ministry of Interior
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the Ministry of Interior to protest police involvement after over 70 people were killed in riots at a football stadium in Port Said. Cairo...
Continued sporadic clashes At Mohamed Mahmoud Street
Egyptian protesters react to tear gas as they gather at a barricade erected against the riot police near the central Tahrir square, where deadly clashes raged into a fourth day. Cairo, ...
Kashmir Action Committee celebrate Kashmir solidarity day - Hyderabad
The Kashmir Action Committee celebrates solidarity day with a protest march against India in this divided region. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Kashmir Refugees protest against indian forces in Hyderabad
Anjuman e mahajrin jamoon stage a protest against the killing of innocent peoples of occupied Kashmir and atrocities by Indian forces. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Protest at Syrian embassy - London
200 Syrians held a demonstrations at the Syrian embassy in London. Protesters tried to break through the police barricade. London, UK. 4th February 2012
Riot near the Ministry of Interior
Protesters gathered against the deaths of over 70 people in Port Said. Demonstrators threw bricks at the police; the police threw tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds. Cairo, Egypt...
People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki
Farmers from the Greek province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilo potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town, protesting against middlemen forcing them to ...
Egyptian protesters and riot police clash in Cairo
Police fire teargas at protesters on during clashes following the deadly football violence in Port Said. Cairo. Egypt. 4th February 2012
Violence erupts at Syrian Embassy in London
Protests outside the Syrian Embassy turn violent, with skirmishes between riot police and protesters throwing rocks and paint at the embassy. London, United Kingdom. 4th February 2012
Berlin Party Congress of the neo-fascist NPD under protest
Approximately 60-80 people participated in protests against a meeting of right wing extremist Party Congress of the neo-fascist NPD. Berlin, Germany. 4th February 2012
Night clashes in downtown Cairo
Protests continue in Mohamed Mahmoud Street near the Ministry of Interior following the Port Said incident in which more than 70 Ultras Ahly fans died during a riot. Police were using r...
Night clashes in downtown Cairo
Protests continue in Mohamed Mahmoud Street near the Ministry of Interior following the Port Said incident in which more than 70 Ultras Ahly fans died during a riot. Police were using r...
Clashes between security forces and Egyptian demonstrators
Egyptian police fire tear gas as thousands of demonstrators outside the Interior Ministry protest the security forces' failure to prevent a soccer riot that killed more than 70 peo...
Spontaneous demonstration despite attacks by police - Berlin
Approximately 100 to 150 people participate in a spontaneous demonstration for the house project "Liebig 14" in Berlin Kreuzberg. The police arrive quickly, but could not stop...
Violent disturbance in Santiago de Chile
A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed...
Occupy Oakland demonstrators clash with police
Occupy Oakland demonstrators clashed with police. Many demonstrators were arrested, and police allegedly kept their name tags covered. USA. 28th January 2012
Anniversary of the eviction Liebig 14 - Berlin
On the first anniversary of the eviction of the house project, former squat "Liebig 14" in Liebigstraße, various events are planned. Since the early morning, riot police are i...