Apr 16 Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy By Sara Burnett, Michael Tarm, Associated Press Viewers reacted with a mix of outrage and grief to newly released bodycam video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old less than a second after the boy dropped a handgun, turned toward the officer and began… Continue reading
Apr 16 Minnesota mayor blasts police tactics to control protesters By Todd Richmond, Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said at a news conference that he doesn't agree with police using pepper spray, tear gas and paintballs during demonstrations. Continue reading
Mar 19 Palestinians say West Bank protester killed by Israeli fire By Associated Press The ministry says the man died after being shot in the head on Friday in the village of Beit Dagan, near the northern city of Nablus. Continue reading
Mar 16 Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests By Associated Press Violence has returned to Myanmar after demonstrators protesting last month’s military coup held small, peaceful marches before dawn and avoided confrontations with security forces. Continue reading
Mar 15 Myanmar junta orders martial law in large area of Yangon By Associated Press The United Nations says at least 138 peaceful protesters have been killed in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 military coup, including at least 56 killed over the weekend. Continue reading
Mar 14 London police under pressure over clashes at women's protest By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press London’s Metropolitan Police force was under heavy pressure Sunday to explain its actions during a vigil for a woman whom one of the force’s own officers is accused of murdering. Continue reading
Jan 04 Indian government fails to resolve deadlock with protesting farmers By Associated Press With the government refusing to revoke the legislation, the farmers pledged to continue blockading key highways linking the capital with the country's north. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 4:08 Nigerian government tries to quell public outrage over police brutality By Philip Ihaza For weeks, people have taken to Nigeria's streets to protest police brutality and the heavy-handed tactics of one unit in particular: the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS. The government since disbanded the group, but demonstrators are demanding further reforms --… Continue watching
Sep 03 South African health care workers protest, threaten strike By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press More than 100 South African healthcare workers have protested against poor working conditions and urged the government to end corruption in the purchase of COVID-19 personal protective equipment. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 4:32 In Kenosha, Trump praises police after controversial remarks about violence By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, a day after defending a supporter who allegedly killed two people there. Kenosha erupted in outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, who is Black, in the back, reportedly leaving him paralyzed. During Trump's visit, which… Continue watching