Anonymous activists take to the streets around the world for Million Mask March, an annual event held on November 5.
The Anonymous movement has gathered every November 5 since 2012, to coincide with the annual British tradition of Bonfire Night, which began when a group of dissident Catholic plotters tried to blow up the British parliament in 1605.
Activists wear Guy Fawkes masks popularized by the movie ‘V for Vendetta’ to protest corruption, censorship, inequality and war.
RT brings you live coverage of the 750-city global event against billionaire bankers and injustice.
Watch RT’s footage of the protest in London.
06 November 2016
Two men were arrested in connection with vandalism at Trump International Hotel and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that occurred during the Million Mask March in Washington DC, after several buildings and public sidewalks in the area were vandalized with spray paint, Metropolitan Police said.
According to Scotland Yard, 53 marchers were arrested in London – three for the possession of a weapon, 14 for having drugs, and two for not removing their mask upon police request.
Police have arrested six people at the Million Mask March in Portland for “disorderly conduct and trespassing,” KATU news reported.
Two of the activists reportedly denied allegations that they had broken the law.
In Boston, activists turned up in Guy Fawkes masks for a marijuana legalization sit-in.
Protestors in Fort Worth, Texas, had high praise for WikiLeaks and strong words for Hillary Clinton.
“Hillary for prison!” read one of the banners.
Activists rallied for recognition of Palestine and the legalization of marijuana in Los Angeles.
In Chicago, activists carried Anonymous banners together with Palestinian flags.
“From Standing Rock to Palestine,” read one of the placards.
A heavy police presence was seen near the US Capitol earlier on Saturday, as activists with placards and banners kept approaching the building. Some of the signs photographed said: "Why is our government afraid of Assange?", "If you behaved like your government, you'd be arrested," and "If you're not angry, you're not paying attention."
Anti-establishment activists staged a number of colorful protests in New York.
Some of the activists wearing signature Guy Fawkes masks entered the NYC subway.
Besides protesting the elites, Anonymous activists in Washington engaged in charitable work and showered an elderly homeless man with dollar bills. They also provided him with potable water, food and a handful of marijuana. The man, who at first appeared taken aback, cheered the activists, saying, "Legalize!" and "Stop the war!"
The activists also helped out a homeless woman, who was sleeping rough not far from the White House.
Dozens of masked activists gathered in the German city of Stuttgart. Some of the protesters were carrying anti-ISIS banners. Anonymous last year launched a “cyber-war” against the terror group.
Two Anonymous activists in Washington have been arrested for defacing the FBI building and Trump Hotel with graffiti and damaging a police cruiser.
The FBI emblem on the building was painted over with a neon-green cross as the world “corrupt” emerged on its column.
The images of Guy Fawkes have been spray-painted on the sidewalks.
Trump International Hotel in the city has been also vandalized, with the “We Suck” message appearing at its entrance. Police reported a cruiser has been also damaged during the march.
In connection with the incidents, 27-year-old Eric Roberts has been arrested on charges of vandalizing government property and resisting arrest, after police seized several cans of spray paint from him. Another man, 35-year-old Danny Hamilton, was accused of destroying government property, the police cruiser, as well as resisting arrest, NBC Washington reports.
05 November 2016
The UK Metropolitan police website has gone down. The Anonymous group has reportedly claimed responsibility for the hack, saying its activists did it in response to the arrests of 33 people at the #MillionMaskMarch in London.
Police confirmed that 33 arrests have been made in London. Protesters remain in Trafalgar Square.
A handful of protesters have gathered in San Francisco to mark the Million Mask March. People gathered with signs for the small demonstration.
Live footage of the event has been posted on Facebook.
Riot police clashed with protesters in Trafalgar Square. Crowds continue to standoff with authorities.
RT’s Harry Fear is live at the protest and said “police are ready for a riot,” describing the logistics of the event as “chaos” for the police.
Transport for London announced that Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square, and Millbank areas remain closed due to the protest.
Flares and fireworks continue to be lit at Trafalgar Square.
Police have clashed with protesters in Trafalgar Square. Further arrests have reportedly been made.
Further arrests were captured on Ruptly footage.
Protesters continue to standoff with police.
A protester told Ruptly that the police were to blame for being aggressive, not protesters. He added that police allegedly confiscated drinks from protesters.
Ruptly footage showed a protester refusing to remove his mask or risk facing arrest.
After a heated exchange, the individual was surrounded by police and detained.
Police have confirmed that 10 arrests have been made.
Flares and fireworks continue to be lit among the protesters as they march.
An activist said police attempted to kettle protesters but the claim has not been verified.
Ruptly footage showed scuffles between police and protesters near Buckingham palace.
Police were also seen leading away two men on Ruptly footage. It remains unclear if they were arrested at this stage.
Reports from the march show that a road on the march route is still open, and a car appears to be stuck in the middle of the crowd.
Ruptly footage shows a number of fireworks have been set off in the crowd.
Thousands of police officers have been deployed to the streets of London, according to the Guardian. A Twitter user posted a photo of rows of police standing on Whitehall Street.
Police have also said that they have “the power to require the removal of disguises” under Section 60 and Section 60AA.
Police have lined up along Trafalgar Square in central London as protesters began the march.
Protesters have started to gather in central London for the Million Mask March, which is due to start.
In Milan, protesters braved the wet weather to hold a small demonstration. Pictures were also posted on Twitter from Rome.
A video uploaded on Twitter purports to show a protester being led away at the D.C. march by police during a standoff.
Unconfirmed reports have emerged of police allegedly arresting three protesters in Washington, D.C., but the claims have not been verified.
Activists were seen chanting “Lock her up,” in reference to Hillary Clinton during the D.C. protest.
Another video reportedly showed protesters attempting to storm the Trump International Hotel close to the White House.
It remains unclear if arrests at the site were made. The video has not yet been verified.
A small protest took place in Brussels with activists waving the Anonymous flag.
A small crowd of young people gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal, holding signs supporting the Anonymous movement.
Crowds are marching in Columbus and in Detroit, Anonymous supporters held a stall.
A handful of protesters have congregated in Washington, D.C., near the White House and have reassured police that events will be peaceful, according to a Facebook video uploaded by an activist.
Protesters gathered in Amsterdam and the event was livestreamed on Facebook.
Similarly, dozens gathered in Munich to mark the march.
Police in London have warned protesters ahead of the march to remain peaceful.
Metropolitan Police Commander BJ Harrington said last year’s protests led to “participants causing criminal damage” and urged people to “protest peacefully,”Sky News reports.
Marchers in Perth, West Australia posed for a group photograph.
Marches have already kicked off in Australia and New Zealand.
In Sydney, masked marchers took to the streets, chanting “We are Anonymous.” Marchers called for the Australian government to allow refugees from war-torn countries to come to the country.