The United States is reportedly preparing to deport Russian activist Alexander Bolokhoev, a co-founder of the Buryat independence movement 'Tusgaar Buryaad–Mongolia,' back to Russia. Bolokhoev faces potential arrest, imprisonment, torture, or death as his movement is deemed 'terrorist and extremist' by Russian authorities. He is currently held in an Oklahoma detention center.
Protests erupted in New York City's Chinatown on October 21, 2025, after ICE conducted raids on Canal Street targeting vendors of counterfeit goods. The operation, involving multiple federal agencies, led to several arrests and clashes between agents and demonstrators, drawing widespread condemnation from local officials.
Thousands gathered in Berlin to protest Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent immigration comments, which critics labeled racist and discriminatory. The remarks, linking irregular migrants to 'cityscape problems' and referencing 'daughters,' sparked widespread outrage and calls for an apology.
A divided Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on October 20, 2025, that the Trump administration can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. The decision overturned a lower court's block on federalizing the Guard, though a separate order preventing deployment remained in effect.
Hundreds of protestors gathered in Amsterdam's Museumplein on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for a 'No Kings' demonstration. The event expressed solidarity with anti-Trump rallies in the US, opposing perceived authoritarian policies and corruption of the administration.
Anti-mass immigration rallies across Australia, particularly in Melbourne, turned violent on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Clashes between protesters and counter-demonstrators led to two police officers being hospitalized with injuries after being pelted with projectiles. Police deployed pepper spray and rubber bullets to control the volatile situation.
Thousands gathered in Quebec City on October 18, 2025, for a significant women's rights march, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the historic 'Bread and Roses' movement. Participants voiced strong protests against persistent issues of poverty, violence against women, and the environmental crisis, advocating for a just and feminist world.
Thousands participated in 'No Kings Day' rallies across Canadian cities like Vancouver and Montreal on October 18, 2025, protesting U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and perceived authoritarianism. These demonstrations were part of a global movement advocating for democracy and civic engagement.
Millions of Americans are participating in 'No Kings' protests across the United States on October 18, demonstrating against the Trump administration's perceived authoritarian policies, including immigration crackdowns and federal troop deployments. Over 2,500 events are planned nationwide, supported by a broad coalition of organizations.
A protest organized by the BOEC civic movement in Sofia on October 15, 2025, addressed the city's escalating waste management crisis and alleged electoral violations in Pazardzhik. Demonstrators clashed with police and demanded the Interior Minister's resignation amidst widespread public discontent.
Protests against state violence have intensified across Argentina, with human rights organizations reporting a significant increase in police repression since President Javier Milei took office. Incidents include severe injuries to protesters, such as Jonathan Navarro losing an eye and photojournalist Pablo Grillo sustaining a brain injury, amidst concerns over new protest policing rules allowing the use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
An immersive three-month exhibition, 'Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,' has opened at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Running until December 28, 2025, the showcase celebrates the life, music, and activism of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with rare artifacts, installations, and a diverse cultural program, marking its African debut after a successful run in Paris.
Pro-Palestine rallies drew tens of thousands across major Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Demonstrators called for a free Palestine and expressed skepticism about the durability of the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to inaugurate the Police Reform Commission this week. The commission aims to address long-standing public concerns regarding police conduct and accountability, following recent calls for reform from civil society groups and incidents of alleged police brutality.
Hundreds of thousands marched in Amsterdam on October 5, 2025, in a 'Red Line' protest, urging the Dutch government to adopt a tougher stance on the Gaza war, including sanctions against Israel and a permanent ceasefire. Organizers estimated 250,000 participants.
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from deploying 200 National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling sided with a lawsuit from the state and city, citing a lack of factual basis for the deployment and potential constitutional violations.
The UK government has announced new powers for police to restrict repeated protests, allowing them to consider the cumulative impact of demonstrations. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated the changes, made via amendments to the Public Order Act 1986, aim to balance protest rights with public safety, following recent disruptive events.
Clashes erupted in central London on Thursday evening between pro-Palestine protesters and police, resulting in 40 arrests. The demonstration, organized by Global Movement for Gaza UK, was held near Downing Street and Whitehall in response to the Israeli navy's interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Massive protests swept across Iran starting in September 2022, triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody. Demonstrations, fueled by systemic grievances, spread to over 150 cities and all 31 provinces, leading to a severe government crackdown, thousands of arrests, and hundreds of deaths.
Metropolitan Police have launched a racially aggravated criminal damage investigation after the Mahatma Gandhi statue in London's Tavistock Square was defaced with offensive graffiti. The incident, occurring days before Gandhi Jayanti, has drawn strong condemnation from the High Commission of India.
