Demonstrations/Protests

Russia: Opposition Protests in Moscow

Date: December 10th, 2011 |

Protestors took to the streets in Moscow for two days of demonstrations Dec. 5-6, claiming that the Dec. 4 parliamentary election was corrupted. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party suffered losses, but opposition groups still maintain that the ruling party was involved in election fraud. Opposition protesters clashed with police in a show of [read more]

Northern Ireland: Enormous Day of Action Possible Nov. 30

Date: October 17th, 2011 |

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The Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) is asking members to vote in favor of an industrial day of action to coincide with a similar event planned for Nov. 30 throughout the United Kingdom. This would be the largest union mobilization in over a generation. The proposed strike is a response to pay cuts, [read more]

Italy: Thousands Protest Austerity Measures

Date: September 13th, 2011 |

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Tens of thousands of Italians took to the streets Sept. 6 to protest the government’s latest round of austerity measures. The strike resulted in the cancelation of flights, trains and buses and the closure of government offices. The Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL)—Italy’s largest union—called for the general strike and is demanding stronger action [read more]

United Kingdom: “No-go” areas, Curfews Expected to Clear Streets

Date: August 23rd, 2011 |

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Home Secretary Theresa May said the police may be given new powers that include the ability to create “no-go” areas for the public and to clear the streets through a general curfew. May cited the law that only allowed police to declare a general curfew after advanced warning, saying that new powers are needed to [read more]

Syria: The U.S. State Department Issues Strong Travel Warning

Date: August 11th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department urged all citizens to immediately depart from Syria while commercial travel is still available. Citizens who must remain in Syria were advised against all nonessential travel and those who are not yet in Syria have been told to defer all travel plans. The State Department ordered all family members of U.S. [read more]

Egypt: Copts Speaking out Against Military Rule

Date: October 17th, 2011 |

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Many Coptic Christians are speaking out against the military’s handling of the so-called transition to democracy after Egyptian troops killed at least 25 protesters in Cairo Oct. 9. Though the revolution is officially over, violence has still been an issue as rival religious sects compete for power. After the ousting of former president Hosni Mubarak [read more]

Tunisia: Travel Alert Regarding Possible Unrest

Date: October 17th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert regarding Tunisia because of the potential for unrest. Spontaneous events such as demonstrations still occur, and the nation is still operating under a state of emergency. The State Department advises all citizens currently in Tunisia to stay vigilant regarding personal security, and all travelers planning trips [read more]

Bahrain: Travel Alert Regarding Potential Unrest

Date: August 30th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert Aug. 19 regarding the potential for unrest in Bahrain. Despite the withdrawal of Bahrain Defense Force personnel since the lifting of the State of National Safety, the State Department warned of the potential for spontaneous civil and political unrest. Though the airport in Bahrain remains open, U.S. [read more]

Zambia: State Department Issues Travel Alert

Date: August 23rd, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for citizens leading up to the September 20, 2011 presidential, parliamentary and local elections in Zambia. Potential for unrest and disruptions surrounding the elections is high, and those planning to travel to the country should monitor local news and remain aware of local conditions. The State Department [read more]

Greece: Vital Tourism Industry Down after Protests

Date: August 1st, 2011 |

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Greek officials are worried that tourism will take another hit due to heavy protests in Athens. Tourism accounts for roughly one fifth of Greece’s gross domestic product, and after a slow 2010, the industry was slowly rebounding. But many of the industries that rely heavily on tourism are organizing strikes to protest austerity measures. Taxi [read more]

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