#Protest

When Bad Policies Meet Loud Opinions

#Protest

When Bad Policies Meet Loud Opinions

No one planned on becoming a protester, yet here they were—thousands of frustrated citizens marching through the streets, waving signs like “If I wanted this much nonsense, I’d watch reality TV.” The government really thought they could pass this absurd policy without consequences? Not today. Among the crowd, someone in a banana suit chanted passionately, though it was unclear if they were protesting the policy or just really upset about the state of public WiFi. Either way, democracy was alive, mildly chaotic, and strangely entertaining.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Istanbul as Jailed Mayor Imamoglu's Support Grows

Hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters returned to Istanbul's streets for a massive rally, showing support for jailed Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The rally came after Imamoglu's arrest on corruption charges last week, which sparked mass protests across Turkey. Imamoglu denies the charges and claims his arrest was politically motivated.

Trump's Scottish Golf Course Targeted by Pro-Palestine Protesters: Man Arrested in Vandalism Incident

A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with vandalism at Donald Trump’s golf course in Scotland, which was targeted by pro-Palestine protesters. On March 8, the course in Turnberry was defaced with red paint, and several holes were dug up. A large "Gaza is Not For Sale" slogan was painted across a green, along with expletive-laden insults on tarmac areas. The man was released pending further investigation and police enquiries remain ongoing.

Serbia's Opposition Parliament Protest Sparks Hooliganism Charges Amid Corruption Allegations

Serbia's opposition parties have been accused of hooliganism for staging a smoke and flare protest in parliament, with police gathering evidence for potential criminal charges. The protest was in response to government corruption allegations, with one MP injured after being hit on the back of the head by an object. The EU has expressed concern that a parliament should be a place for democratic debate. The opposition party MPs were unabashed about their actions, with one co-leader saying it was a response to violence against citizens of Serbia over 13 years.

Barefoot Protester Brings Parliament to Standstill with Big Ben Climb

A barefoot pro-Palestine protester climbed Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower at 7:24am, waving a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free, free Palestine." The incident caused an emergency response, shutting down Westminster Bridge and canceling Parliament tours. The protester live-streamed the event, showing his bloodied feet as he continued to climb.

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