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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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Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike

Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square in solidarity with the prisoner Khader Adnan, 33, who is a senior member of the Islamic jihad movement. Adnan...

by Mahmoud illean in Palestinian Territory on 08/02/2012

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Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London

After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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08/02/2012 - Syrians protest at the Chinese Embassy in Westminster - London - United Kingdom - Syrians protest outside the Chinese...
08/02/2012 - Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike - Palestinian Territory - Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square...
08/02/2012 - Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London - United Kingdom - After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself...
08/02/2012 - Mayor of London and Police Chief Commissioner to crackdown on Gangs - United Kingdom - Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with the...
07/02/2012 - Labor Unions strike and demonstrate in the rain - Athens - Greece - Private and Public Sector Unions go on...
04/02/2012 - Policewoman struck by object after WestHam Millwall derby - London - United Kingdom - A policewoman was struck on the face by...
03/02/2012 - Protest to stop violence in Egypt - Berlin - Germany - Demonstrators met in front of Egyptian...
03/02/2012 - Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank - Palestinian Territory - The Palestinian village of Qaryut held...
29/01/2012 - Arson attack in Rigaer Strasse - Berlin - Germany - An arson attack in the Rigaer Straße in...
29/01/2012 - Riot Police storm former squat Rigaer 94 - Berlin - Germany - Riot Police storm the squat "...

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Destroyed houses in Rankous, a Damascus neighbourhood
President Assad's militias continue to bomb the town of Rankous using their full arsenal of attack to try to quell the revolution in Syria. 8th February 2012
Mayor of London and Police Chief Commissioner to crackdown on Gangs
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with the Metropolitan Commissioner of Police, Bernard Hogan-Howe, attended a photo-call in Trafalgar Square to highlight the new Trident initiative to cra...
Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London
After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest in front of the Chinese Embassy. UK....
Sit-in held for Islamic jihadist Khader Adnan who is on hunger strike
Citizens hold a sit-in in Manger Square in solidarity with the prisoner Khader Adnan, 33, who is a senior member of the Islamic jihad movement. Adnan has been on hunger strike for 54 da...
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...
Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank
The Palestinian village of Qaryut held its first protest against the forced closure of one its main roads by the Israeli army. Since the beginning of the year, many new protests have be...
Destroyed houses in Rankous, a Damascus neighbourhood
President Assad's militias continue to bomb the town of Rankous using their full arsenal of attack to try to quell the revolution in Syria. 8th February 2012
Assad continues his assault on Baba Amro - Homs
Reports that Assad militias used more than 500 rockets on the Baba Amro area in Homs over the last few days as President Assad continues his attack. Syria. Images taken 6th-7th February...
Labor Unions strike and demonstrate in the rain - Athens
Private and Public Sector Unions go on 24hr strike, protesting against new upcoming austerity measures imposed by the troika and the Greek Government. Athens, Greece, 7th February 2012
Syrians protest outside their embassy in London
Syrians demonstrate in London as attacks by pro-government forces on protesters in Syria escalate. United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London
Syrian protestors continued demonstrating outside their country's embassy in Belgrave Square, chanting and shouting slogans against the ruling Assad regime and the current issues i...
300 civilians allegedly killed in Khalydia displayed
WARNING: Images of bodies from the Khalydia bombing on the morning of February 4th where more than 300 civilians were killed, allegedly by an Assad militia bombing. Syria. 4th February ...
Mass funeral for civilians killed during Khalydiah bombing
More than 300 civilians were killed after a full force shelling attack by Assad militias in the town of Khalydiah. Syria. 4th February 2012
Kafernebl sends a message to UN Security Council - Syria
Kafernebl is a small village in Idlib that has been known for its banners and sense of humor since the start of the uprising in Syria. Here, residents conduct another rally to raise awa...
The Daraa daily freedom rally draws hundreds in Syria
The town of Daraa, under Free Syrian Army control, continues its daily Anti-Assad rallies. Nearly 11 months ago, protests against local authorities began in this small southern town an...
The Taftanaz daily freedom rally draws hundreds - Syria
Taftnaz, a tiny village in Idlib, where people take to the streets day and night to protest against Assad's control of the country, and their bombing through the country. Syria. 5t...
Anti-Assad daily rallies continue
Children of Syria have had their lives changed since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, they now take part in daily protests as they are as affected by President Assad's conti...
Funeral of Mazher Tayara in Homs
People rally during a funeral for Mazher Tayara, a civilian who was killed during Syrian President Assad militia's bombing in Homs, Syria. 5th February 2012
Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for voting reform and a less corrupt gover...