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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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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...

by Emma Suleiman in Syria on 08/02/2012

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Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance

The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka...

by safin ahmed in Bangladesh on 07/02/2012

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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 - Destroyed houses in Rankous, a Damascus neighbourhood - Syria - President Assad's militias...
07/02/2012 - Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance - Bangladesh - The 14-party ruling alliance formed a...
07/02/2012 - Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance - Bangladesh - The 14-party ruling alliance formed a...
06/02/2012 - Palestinians Refugee in Jabaliya refugee Camp - Palestinian Territory - A Palestinian family live in poor...
06/02/2012 - Displaced families from Kandahar province suffer in the cold - Kabul - Afghanistan - Internally displaced families from the...
05/02/2012 - 7 dead in Kandahar car bomb attack - Afghanistan - Afghanistan - Five policemen and two civilians were...
05/02/2012 - 7 dead in Kandahar car bomb attack - Afghanistan - Afghanistan - Five policemen and two civilians were...
04/02/2012 - Protest at Syrian embassy - London - United Kingdom - 200 Syrians held a demonstrations at...
04/02/2012 - Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas - United States - Fed up with tax dollars being used for...

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London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
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...
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
Pasban announce a march to the American consulate on 10th February
Pasban hold a press conference at the Karachi press club as Pasban’s President Altaf Shakoor announces a march to the American consulate, in protest against the detention trial and sen...
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
The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Rally in solidarity with Judge Baltasar Garzón at Supreme Court
Supporters of Judge Garzon protest in front of the Supreme court during his trial. He judged over the most important criminal cases in Spain, including terrorism, organised crime and mo...
Westerwelle warns of stagnation in the Middle East peace process
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle travelled to Israel and the Palestinian territories to view the upheaval in the Arab world and stagnation in the Middle East peace process, he held p...
Palestinians Refugee in Jabaliya refugee Camp
A Palestinian family live in poor conditions in a small house in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. The camp has one of the highest population densities in the world....
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...
Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA
Looking like a United Nations picnic, north Texas activists from all nationalities and religions give passing motorists the peace sign. Dallas, Texas, USA 4th February 2012.
Displaced families from Kandahar province suffer in the cold - Kabul
Internally displaced families from the southern provinces have urged the government to provide them with basic amenities of life in their make-shift arrangements outside Kabul. Afghanis...
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
Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London
Political painter and caricaturist Kaya Mar unveiled his latest oil-on-canvas painting on when he joined a protest by Russian ex-patriates outside Downing Street who are seeking fair el...
Mexican Army destroy Marijuana Plantation - Sinaloa
A marijuana field of approximately 7,500 square meters, hidden in a mountain range 35 km from the city of Culiacan, and located by aerial inspection, was destroyed by some 30 soldiers f...
Mexican army promotes coexistence between Soldiers and Civilians
The Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA) made a public invitation to the public for civilians and soldiers to get to know each other better ahead of anniversary celebrations for the A...
Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas
Fed up with tax dollars being used for war, killing innocent civilians, peace activists from North Texas held a peace rally calling for aggressive behavior to end. Texas, USA. 4th Febru...
Thousands of displaced Kenyans remain in Camps
File images: Four years on since the extreme violence of a contested presidential election caused the deaths of over 1,500 people and forced a further 600,000 to flee, tens of thousands...
Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas
A day of mass action around the world to stop a threat of war with Iran, brings together at least eight peace groups, joining hands with Occupy Dallas. Texas, USA. 4th February 2012.