Get the latest news on mass demonstrations around the world. Mass demonstrations are associated with people’s discontent with their authorities, and in many countries of the world, protests lead to a change in government or the resignation of the leader. However, mass demonstrations do not always lead to positive changes; on the contrary, there are many cases in modern history when nationwide protests lead to civil war, economic crisis, and deaths among ordinary people. Such was the case for Libya, where opponents of the government, armed with weapons and having received military support from some NATO countries, were able to overthrow the country’s leader, Muammar Gaddafi, which ultimately led to the ongoing civil war – go to RT.com to read experts’ opinions. Follow RT to be updated on the latest news and videos from mass demonstrations around the world.
Police have broken up a Walpurgis Night demonstration in Berlin, where protesters had gathered in violation of the quarantine measures imposed amid the Covid-19 pandemic. More unauthorized rallies are expected on May Day.
May 1, 2020 10:41
Covid-19 health concerns are not grounds for a general ban on public demonstrations, a German court has ruled, after activists took a case arguing that Berlin’s current restrictions on public gatherings are unconstitutional.
Apr 16, 2020 17:28
Yellow Vest demonstrators aren’t letting a ban on mass gatherings or fears of coronavirus stop them from expressing their opposition to the French government, and are staging their weekly protests in Paris.
Mar 14, 2020 11:42
Subway stations across New York City’s five boroughs faced delays during Friday rush hour after hundreds of protesters gathered for a mass action over a plan to ramp up police presence in terminals and crack down on fare-skippers.
Feb 1, 2020 01:28
Thousands of pro-Catalan independence protesters gathered at Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium for a heated demonstration amid the highly anticipated El Clasico match of La Liga. It ended in clashes and a tough police response.
Dec 18, 2019 21:33
Parisians will once again be counting the costs of protests in the French capital after mass union demonstrations finally subside. Protesters were filmed attacking bicycles and setting them on fire.
Dec 5, 2019 14:44
A militant attack, which killed eight civilians in the city of Beni, has sparked protests in DR Congo with angry locals targeting authorities and UN peacekeepers, accusing them of inaction and inability to curb violence.
Nov 25, 2019 20:45
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in cities across Colombia in a mass strike against the government of President Ivan Duque. While largely peaceful, clashes with riot police broke out as some of the protests dispersed.
Nov 22, 2019 02:43
Hong Kong’s new police chief has taken aim at “fake news” which he claimed has fueled heated protests in the city and harmed the reputation of his officers. He urged locals to reject all violent action.
Nov 19, 2019 05:43