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Hundreds of Danes protest against COVID restrictions in Copenhagen

At least eight arrests were made during a largely peaceful demonstration against the extention of pandemic-related restrictions.

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Rome entertainment workers protest against coronavirus restrictions

Demonstrators marched in a colourful parade towards the country's parliament.

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Youth-led protest gets musical as it kicks off in downtown Yangon

Youth-led protest gets musical as it kicks off in downtown Yangon

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Georgian police arrest opposition leader Nika Melia after storming HQ

Shortly afterward, they sprayed tear gas and forced their way into a room that had been barricaded by Melia and his supporters.

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Spain

Third night of violence in Spain over rap artist Pablo Hasél's jailing

Nearly 80 people have been arrested and more than 100 injured since Tuesday amid a furore over free speech and use of violence by Hasél's supporters and police.

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Pablo Hasel: Violence in Madrid and Barcelona over rapper's jailing

Spanish police clashed on Wednesday night with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as fresh demonstrations broke out over the jailing of a rapper for tweets insulting police and the monarchy.

Spain

Clashes during Spanish protests in support of rap artist Pablo Hasel

Protesters in Madrid and Barcelona clashed with police for the second night in a row on Wednesday.

Myanmar

'The world is watching', West warns Myanmar amid new internet shutdown

Western embassies in Myanmar have called on the military junta to refrain from violence, as another internet shutdown is imposed amid ongoing mass protests.

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Hundreds protest against Myanmar coup outside Yangon shopping centre

Demonstrators called for civil disobedience as mass street protests against military rule in Myanmar entered their second week.

Myanmar

Thousands defy military in Myanmar to continue anti-coup protests

Thousands of protesters in Myanmar have defied a ban on gatherings by the military who ousted the elected government two weeks ago.

Thailand

Thai police clash with pro-democracy protesters over detained leaders

The protesters demanded the release of four of their leaders who have been detained and await trial for defaming the monarchy.

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Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters

Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters

Poland

Women's rights activist charged for role in Polish protests

A leader of the Polish Women’s Strike, the movement that has led mass nationwide protests against a near total abortion ban in Poland, has been charged with criminal felonies.

Russia

Russia warns against unauthorised Navalny protests on Valentine's Day

Russia's Interior Ministry has warned citizens they could face criminal sanctions if they participate in planned demonstrations on Valentine's Day.

Poland

News blackout amid Polish protest over 'blow to free media' tax

Independent media in Poland suspended their news coverage for 24 hours on Wednesday over a planned new advertising tax, which they say will undermine press freedoms.

World News

Police shooting of street artist sparks violent protests in Chile

The fatal police shooting of a street performer in Chile sparks violent protests in the capital Santiago and calls for reform on social media.

Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Tensions rise between protesters and police

Crowds gathered in Yangon and Mandalay again on Sunday, as protests grow bigger and bolder since Monday's coup.

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Myanmar anti-coup protests grow as army broadens internet crackdown

Myanmar saw its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday with young demonstrators spilling on to the streets to denounce the new military regime, despite a nationwide internet blackout.

India

India: Farmers block roads as thousands protest over agriculture laws

The latest protests came a day after India's agriculture minister defended the laws in parliament, dampening hopes of a settlement.

Netherlands

One protester on why he took to the streets over Dutch COVID curfew

"Why do we need to first vaccinate 90-year-olds?" asked Marcel R. "From my point of view, no one needs to live to 110. I'd rather my children be able to go to a café or a concert."