Tag: protesters
Hong Kong unrest continues as civilians hold public rally
Student protesters and civilians held a demonstration Friday night and chanted “power to the people” in their push for democracy. source
Police fire warning shots, tear gas amid Hong Kong protests | ABC News
Police even pointed their weapons directly at demonstrators as they used live ammunition for the first time since the three-month protest erupted. #ABCNews #HongKong #China…
Death row inmate Rodney Reed maintains innocence ahead of execution date l ABC News
Protesters and celebrities have called for justice for the 51-year-old charged with the murder of Stacey Stites. #ABCNews #RodneyReed source
High alert at the US Embassy in Baghdad
After protesters launched a dramatic attempt to storm the compound, the Defense Department announced they will be deploying additional U.S. troops to Iraq immediately. #Baghdad…
Jane Fonda on changing her lifestyle to combat climate change | Nightline
Fonda, who has spoken out for decades on issues including women’s rights and the Vietnam War, tells “Nightline” that climate change is a singularly important:…
Pro-gun rally at Virginia capital draws thousands of armed protesters | Nightline
Over 15,000 gun rights advocates descended upon Richmond to protest the state’s proposed gun control laws. The rally ended peacefully despite threats from armed militias…
What life is like in Denmark as country begins to ease coronavirus restrictions
Small businesses and schools have begun reopening in the European country, which quickly implemented lockdown measures for COVID-19. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said they are…
Mounting anger over COVID-19 business shutdowns leads to protests in multiple states
Protesters from Pennsylvania to Michigan gathered to pressure lawmakers to allow work to resume, but experts say the country can’t reopen until there’s a handle…
Protesters take demands to reopen US to the streets | WNT
In Huntington Beach, California, hundreds of demonstrators swarmed the coast after the governor ordered the closure of all beaches in Orange County. WATCH THE FULL…
Memo reportedly shows COVID-19 spreading in America’s heartland
In Michigan, protesters rallied in support of a 77-year-old barber who’s kept his shop open, in defiance of state orders. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE…
Protesters argue reopening is not moving fast enough | WNT
In Michigan, defiant barbers gave free haircuts on the lawn of the state Capitol, where many protesters were not wearing face masks and some were…
St. Paul’s mayor calls for ‘peace, not patience’
Mayor Melvin Carter discusses the third night of curfew in the Twin Cities after violent protests over George Floyd’s death. source
Minnesota small business owner’s tragic loss
Korboi Balla discusses his bar being burned down by protesters, and the significance of George Floyd’s death. source
NYPD officers kneel alongside protesters
Protesters cheered as the officers kneeled in solidarity in Queens. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews…
San Francisco mayor on keeping protests on message
Mayor London Breed discusses escalating unrest in nationwide protests and police reform. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News…
Volunteer medics assist protesters on the ground
Toby Heidel, firefighter and co-founder of “street medics Austin” discusses how the group came together and what they’ve experienced. #Pandemic #VolunteerMedics source
Tear gas, other compliance weapons may be increasing COVID-19 risks at protests
ABC News’ David Wright reports on how the use of tear gas and other chemical agents against protesters could increase the risk of spreading coronavirus…
Minnesota National Guardsman on connecting with protesters
Deputy Operations Officer Lt. Col. Sam Andrews earned praise after he knelt and gave protesters a message of support outside the Minnesota state capitol. ABC…
Cuomo on tensions between protesters and police in NY
Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed the recent videos of police clashing with protesters in Buffalo and New York City. source
Denver mayor who marched with protesters speaks out
Mayor Michael Hancock discusses how his city is doing. source
