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Georgians rally outside the parliament in capital Tbilisi despite the ruling party's promise to drop a controversial "foreign agent" bill reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics. IMAGES
Bogotá, Oct 21 (EFE) .- (CAMERA: Juan Diego López) A new day of protests against the economic and social policy of the Colombian Government began this Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters march in the Belarusian capital of Minsk despite authorities deploying a heavy police presence.The opposition movement has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed victory in August 9 polls. IMAGES
Bangkok, Sep 19 (EFE), (Camera: Rungroj Yongrit).- Thousands of students and opponents to the Thai government gathered in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday to demand a reform of the Constitution, the dissolution of the current Parliament and democratic elections.Police said 5,000 protesters were in attendance by mid-afternoon, but more demonstrators were arriving by the minute to join the peaceful protest.Speeches with demands for the government are planned for later in the evening, with the rally expected to continue until Sunday.Organizers hope that 50,000 people will attend the protest, which would make it the largest demonstration since the military coup d’etat in 2014 that saw current prime minister and former general Prayut Chan-ocha take power.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST IN BANGKOK.
Bangkok, Aug 19 (EFE), (Camera: Narong Sangnak).- Thai schoolchildren have joined a wave of anti-government protests launched by university students to oppose the military's control on national politics and initiate reforms, including curbs on the powers of the powerful and off-bounds royal household.Since Monday, students from many schools have carried out symbolic protests while singing the national anthem every morning, challenging the authoritarian educational and political system that upholds hierarchy and obedience.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS ON WEDNESDAY IN BANGKOK.
Algiers, Algeria, Feb. 14 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Mohamed Messara).-Thousands of people on Friday took to the streets of Algiers one more tIme to protest against the military regime.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS ON FRIDAY IN ALGIERS.