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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.
- WATCH protesters light flares, gather for Walpurgis Night in Berlin despite ban on mass rallies during Covid-19 lockdownPolice 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.
- German court rules blanket ban on demonstrations ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ as Merkel plans easing of Covid-19 restrictions
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. - Yellow Vests DEFY Covid-19, lockdown & TEAR GAS to protest Macron government (VIDEOS)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.
- Protesters storm New York subway & vandalize stations in heated anti-police demonstration (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)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.
- Clashes with police after Barcelona v. Real Madrid game as tens of thousands protest for Catalan independence (VIDEOS)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.
- Bikes ablaze & cameras crippled: Damage wreaked on Parisian streets amid huge protests in France (VIDEOS)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.
- Protesters attack UN peacekeepers, torch mayor’s office over inaction after deadly militant attack in Congo (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)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.
- Police fire tear gas & water cannon as mass anti-govt protests in Colombia’s capital turn violent (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)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.
- New HK police chief urges locals to ‘condemn the violence’ as 600 students surrender in university siege standoffHong 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.
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