Activists
The recent pictures of people protesting outside hotels hosting asylum seekers in Perth, Scotland, have sparked intense discussions about the line between bigotry and legitimate concerns. As the debate rages on, it's essential to understand the complexities of the issue and the underlying factors driving the protests. The
Activists
The Congress party's top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have condemned the police action on thousands of students and teachers who had gathered to protest against what they called rampant mismanagement in the SSC exams to recruit for government jobs. The protesters alleged that the new
Activists
Hundreds of protesters on both sides of the immigration debate clashed outside a migrant hotel in Aberdeenshire yesterday, with approximately 200 anti-immigration demonstrators met by a smaller group of anti-racism counter-protesters. The protest, which was organized to demonstrate against the housing of asylum seekers at the hotel, resulted in chants,
Activists
Demonstrators gathered under the banner "Abolish Asylum System" in several UK cities, including Solihull, Dudley, and London, as the government announced plans to accelerate the appeals process for asylum seekers. Labour's new fast-track system aims to reduce the backlog in the courts and help meet the
Activists
Social media posts from two Green Party councillors have voiced concerns about the policing of a protest in Bristol on Saturday, alleging aggressive and heavy-handed actions from officers. The counter-protests, involving anti-migrant and hundreds of counter-protesters, were held in Castle Park and on Newgate, with a significant number of police
Activists
Protesters gathered in Patna's central business district, Atal Path, in response to the alleged murders of two minor children whose bodies were found in a parked car. The incident sparked widespread unrest, with protesters clashing with police, blocking traffic, and setting vehicles on fire. The police responded with
Refugees
Protesters against asylum seekers have become a prominent issue in the UK, with far-right activists organizing rallies outside hotels used to house migrants. Members of the Homeland party, a splinter organization of Patriotic Alternative, Britain's biggest far-right group, have created Facebook groups to spread protests and gather support.
Refugees
Amnesty International has revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance tools, including Palantir and Babel Street, to monitor immigrants and conduct indiscriminate targeting of non-citizens at pro-Palestinian protests throughout the country. The tools have the potential to conduct mass monitoring
Police officers
Washington, DC has become the latest target in US President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the country's police forces. On August 15, activist Afeni Evans was pepper-sprayed and forced to the ground for allegedly committing fare evasion while observing police activity on "cop watch"
Refugees
Amnesty International has reviewed documentation from the Department of Homeland Security's public records, and previously disclosed procurement and privacy assessment documents, showing that AI tools Babel X and Palantir's Immigration OS are being used to automate mass monitoring, surveillance, and assessments of people, often for the
Refugees
Residents living near a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Norwich are experiencing frequent disruptions, including demonstrations, noise, and traffic chaos. The protests have been ongoing for some time, with counter-protestors also appearing, and have left some feeling unsafe and frightened to venture near the demonstrators. Despite the disruptions,
Refugees
Falkirk Council's Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie sought to address the weekend's events, where a protest was held outside the Cladhan Hotel, which is being used to provide temporary accommodation to asylum seekers by the Home Office. Mr. Lawrie emphasized that the council is not involved in
