The European Union has expressed concerns over Greece’s reported use of a sound cannon to deter migrants from approaching its borders. European commission spokesperson Adalbert Jahnz said on Thursday that the EU’s executive branch had “noted with concern reports in the media” on the use of long range acoustic devices (LRADs) at Greece’s border with […]
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EU alarmed by Greece’s use of sound cannons at border to deter asylum seekers
Police use water cannons to disperse mob as ultra-Orthodox Jews continue violent resistance to Covid rules in Jerusalem (VIDEO)
Skirmishes broke out in Jerusalem between police and ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against Covid-19 restrictions, creating chaotic scenes that have become commonplace in the Israeli city. Hundreds of men from Haredi neighborhoods gathered on Tuesday night to demonstrate against Israel’s public health measures, specifically the shuttering of schools and seminaries, known as yeshivas. The event started […]
Tunisian police fire water cannons as protesters march on parliament
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Police Use Water Cannons Against Anti-Lockdown Protesters in Berlin
The British government is developing a system to provide COVID vaccinated people with QR codes on their phones, which they would present to get into sports events, concerts and other large gatherings, according to reports. “The unique codes would only be given to those who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, under plans being considered by ministers, […]
Thai protesters defy police water cannons to deliver letters
Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand were confronted by riot police and sprayed by water cannons Sunday as they tried to approach Bangkok’s Grand Palace to deliver letters about their political grievances addressed to the country’s king. The pro-democracy movement has been pushing a bold challenge to reform the country’s monarchy with almost daily demonstrations. Sunday marked […]
Hamburg police deploy water cannons against G20 protesters (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Footage shared on social media shows dozens of police officers in full riot gear descending on the activists. Behind the police, lines of water cannons that are being used against the protesters. As thousands of protesters converge on Hamburg to protest the G20 leaders summit, city authorities have introduced unprecedented security measures. […]