Belarus election: Claims of ‘widespread torture’ against jailed protesters
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Human rights activists and monitors say there is growing evidence of police brutality against people who…
Tag: Protesters
Mali protesters occupy national broadcaster
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Protesters in Mali have forced the state broadcaster off air during large demonstrations in the capital…
Investigate assault on protesters: Namal
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – While condemning the Tuesday’s assault on Frontline Socialist Party protesters by the police, former MP Namal…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters decry China security law plan
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters rallying against China’s…
Australian police arrest 10 anti-lockdown protesters
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Police have arrested 10 people at a protest against lockdown restrictions in the Australian state of…
US embassy attack: Protesters withdraw after standoff in Iraq
(FASTNEWS | BAGHDAD) – Protesters who have been demonstrating outside the US embassy in Iraq for a second day have…
US Baghdad embassy attacked by protesters angry at air strikes
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Protesters angered by recent deadly US air strikes targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia have attacked the…
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters still inside as standoff continues – [IMAGES]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Between 100 to 200 protesters remain barricaded inside a Hong Kong university surrounded by police, as…
Protecting Hong Kong’s young protesters: ‘Beat us, don’t beat the kids’
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – As Hong Kong’s protests deepen, one pastor and a group of mostly Christian volunteers are trying…
Glory to Hong Kong: How the protesters got a new song
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The protesters in Hong Kong are embracing a new tune. Glory to Hong Kong, a four-verse…
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Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters block airport – [PHOTOS]
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have blocked roads to the territory’s airport, disrupting the operation of…
Police fire tear gas at protesters in Batticaloa
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The police have used tear gas to disperse groups near Kalladi Bridge in Batticaloa, who had…
Hong Kong police fire gun and use water cannon on protesters
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -A Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot during protests on Sunday, the first time a live round has…
Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators gather amid rising tensions
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) -Protesters have gathered in Hong Kong for the ninth weekend in a row amid mounting tensions with the authorities.…
Hong Kong ‘Umbrella’ protesters found guilty
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Nine pro-democracy activists have been found guilty of public nuisance charges for their involvement in mass rallies which…