Violent activists

Teenager's hand blown off as French school protests enter third week

The regional newspaper La Voix du Nord said the 15-year-old lost his hand and part of his lower arm after picking up a police stun grenade that detonated in the town of Lens.

FILE PHOTO: French high school students block the access to the Lycee Paul Eluard high school as they protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 30, 2026.
Dr. Yolanda Yavor, a 50-year-old lecturer and prominent anti-government protest figure, was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of incitement following a social-media post calling for a “rebellion” and urging action against what she described as Israel’s “traitorous” leadership.

Anti-gov’t activist held on suspicion of incitement after social media post calling for ‘rebellion'

 People leave the encampment site after an Ontario judge ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment at the University of Toronto, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 3, 2024.

Second 'noxious substance' attack on Toronto pro-Palestinian activists in two weeks

A supporter uses his mobile phone ahead of then-Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump's watch party in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 5, 2024; illustrative.

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Russia's Wagner mercenary chief aims to recruit 30,000 new fighters by mid-May

"By the middle of May, we plan on increasing the number of fighters in our units by about 30,000," Prigozhin said.

 Wagner private military group centre opens in St Petersburg

Dear IDF commanders: Don’t let our soldiers become punching bags

Let’s either change the protocols or station another force - like the police - at sensitive points.

 A SOLDIER (face blurred) is confronted by hostile activists in Hebron.

IDF accuses activists of stoning soldiers, Left disputes claim

The IDF in its message did not identify if the activist was from the Left or Right, and referred to them instead as "Israeli suspects."

IDF soldiers securing the entry of worshipers to Joseph's Tomb October 13, 2022.

Just Stop Oil: Is the UK-based climate movement in the pocket of oil billionaires?

With requests for cryptocurrency donations and funding from an American oil fortune heiress, the controversy surrounding Just Stop Oil is larger than one can of tomato soup and a painting.

 Activists of "Just Stop Oil" glue their hands to the wall after throwing soup at a van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" at the National Gallery in London

Oath Keepers trial to resume with testimony from fresh witnesses

As hearings from the January 6th US Capitol riots continue, right-wing extremist group Oath Keepers has more evidence stacked them.

 A mob of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anniversary of 2019 anti-government protest

In what was meant to be a moment commemorating government unrest, more violence struck Iraqi citizens who gathered to mark an important anniversary.

 Iraqi protesters clash with security forces at a gathering to mark the third anniversary of the anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq October 1, 2022.

Iran arrests Europeans accused of role in unrest

As protests in Iran continue, officials in Iran are arresting and accusing Europeans in the nation for playing a part in the unrest.

 A woman holds up a sign during a protest against the Islamic regime of Iran and the death of Mahsa Amini, outside the Iranian embassy in Mexico City, Mexico, September 27, 2022.

Anti-violence protests to bring together Arabs, Jews amid clashes, riots

A demonstration bringing together anti-violence Arabs and Jews will begin in the evening in Jerusalem in order to oppose recent clashes between Jewish right-wing extremists and extremist Arabs.

Israeli border police clash with Palestinians outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 15, 2021.

Shin Bet to release right-wing activist from administrative detention

Globally, Israel is criticized for using the practice, which includes legal proceedings, but it allows the prosecution to present secret evidence and it does not give suspects all of the standard criminal protections.

Ofer Prison

Is the road still open for Israeli-Palestinian peace?

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War and its ramifications on the Israeli-Arab conflict, the 'Post' talks to activists.

Right-wing demonstration in Jerusalem