Archiv: Polizeigewalt / police violence


04.05.2024 - 09:15 [ Allie Wong / USA Today ]

I‘m a student who was arrested at a Columbia protest. I am not a hero, nor am I a villain.

Students in dorms craned their necks and shakily stretched their iPhones out windows to observe the impending attack.

We clung tighter to one another as they approached us, and seized us like rag dolls and slammed us into the hallowed ground of brick and concrete. But unlike rag dolls, we bleed, we crack, we bruise, we feel.

01.05.2024 - 08:37 [ Communist Party of Israel ]

Police Violence as Thousands in Tel Aviv Demand End of War and Deal with Hamas

Thousands protested in Tel Aviv on Monday night, April 29, in a rally that later descended into clashes with police forces, arrests, and police violence toward protesters and relatives of hostages. The rally reached the King George Street near of the ruling Likud party’s headquarters, where police used a water cannon and mounted cops to disperse the protest.

Cops shoved Ilana Gritzewsky, Matan Zangauker’s partner who was kidnapped on October 7 and released in the November deal. Early protesters blocked the army headquarters entrance at Begin Street and Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan, addressed Netanyahu, saying he had to choose between bringing the hostages home and keeping intact his government over the objections of racist ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, who vehemently oppose a hostage deal that would require a ceasefire. Einav Zangauker told Ynet that cops had pushed her to the ground at the Likud headquarters and that the police used excessive force and sent in disproportionate forces to disperse the crowd, in what she called “stepped-up violence.”

01.05.2024 - 08:20 [ Columbia Encampment / Telegram ]

NOTICE: As the night progresses, we have received word from someone arrested inside of Hamilton that NYPD stormed the building and proceeded to tackle and body slam protesters, and attacked them with batons, shields, and sound grenades. We ask all Columbia affiliates in proximity to NYPD to continue recording whatever they can.

27.04.2024 - 18:35 [ URMI.org ]

Who is Noelle McAfee? All About Emory University Philosophy Professor, Arrested at Campus

Noelle McAfee (age 63, born November 25, 1960) is a prominent political theorist and feminist. Currently, she holds the position of chair in the philosophy department at Emory University, a role she’s held since 2010.

Alongside being a Professor of Philosophy, she’s also a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory.

27.04.2024 - 18:25 [ @Hindeyya7 / Twitter ]

Police arrested Noelle McAfee, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Emory University.

(25.04.2024)

27.04.2024 - 18:22 [ Common Dreams ]

Violent Arrest of Emory Professor Spotlights Brutality of Police Crackdown on Campus Protests

(25.04.2024)

„To sustain this level of blind support for Israel, the U.S. must erode its own democracy,“ said one foreign policy expert. „And that is what we see happening on U.S. campuses now.“

27.04.2024 - 18:19 [ CNN ]

See police detain members of crowd at Emory University during pro-Palestinian protest

(25.04.2024)

A CNN crew witnessed at least two professors detained by Atlanta police, including Emory University economics professor Caroline Fohlin and Noëlle McAfee, chair of the philosophy department.

27.04.2024 - 05:20 [ LA Times ]

Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them

After all, the division over the war in Gaza is by no means confined to students. As has happened with so many rifts in our country’s history, students have simply used their activism to become a prism reflecting the wider world. Which is why they need to be taken seriously, for all of our sakes.

If they do nothing else, the growing demonstrations are forcing us to confront who we are, what we believe and why.

What is happening in Gaza is not a war “over there.” It’s right here, right now, among our own children. And we all need to figure out where we stand.

27.04.2024 - 05:00 [ The Rational National / Youtube ]

Campus Protests: Beautiful Moments Vs. Trampling Of Speech

Going over some of the news, good and bad, coming out of the campus protests. Including what happened to Emory University‘s professor of economics Caroline Fohlin, but also a beautiful speech given by an 88-year-old activist.

17.11.2023 - 08:22 [ Jewish Voice for Peace ]

Peace vigil demanding DNC call for ceasefire in Gaza violently attacked by police

(16.11.2023)

Washington, DC — Washington, D.C. police violently attacked nonviolent anti-war activists at a ceasefire vigil outside a fundraiser event held by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Wednesday evening. Wielding pepper spray and pellet guns, the police rushed members of the interfaith vigil without warning, where some activists had blocked some of the doors of the Democratic DCCC’s candidate event, asking politicians to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The activists were joined by faith leaders in calling for a ceasefire to end the Israeli military’s massacre of Palestinians, to facilitate a hostage exchange, and to ensure that humanitarian and medical aid can reach Palestinians in besieged Gaza.

17.11.2023 - 08:16 [ IfNotNowMovement.org ]

FAQs on Nov 15 Protest

What happened on November 15?

On November 15, a multi-faith group of nonviolent peace activists led a vigil to mourn the lives of Palestinians and Israelis killed since October 7, followed by a moral act of civil disobedience calling on Democrats to support a ceasefire to save lives, and to end our government’s funding of violence against Palestinian civilians by Netanyahu’s far-right government.

Police brutally attacked these nonviolent anti-war activists who were bringing their messaging for a ceasefire outside of a fundraiser event held by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Without any warning or request to disperse, the police rushed members of the interfaith vigil and protest, wielding pepper spray and pellet guns. Police threw protesters down the stairs, sprayed pepper spray, and hit protesters with bikes. They knocked one protester to the ground, dragged them by their hair, and then knocked them back down the steps.

Over 11,200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and siege since October 7, including over 4,600 children.

25.07.2023 - 21:27 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Israel sees overnight riots after Knesset passes first judicial overhaul bill

According to kibbutz witnesses, the captain fired shots into the air after perceiving danger from the activists. Around 9:45pm, judicial overhaul supporters arrived, blocking the kibbutz entrance. Confrontations ensued, including banging on a car with a kibbutz member and a young girl inside. Feeling threatened, one of the members fired into the air.

24.07.2023 - 11:58 [ Washington Post ]

In photos: The battle at the Knesset

As Israeli lawmakers prepare to vote on the judicial overhaul plans backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demonstrators are blocking the entrance to parliament, and security forces are using water cannons to disperse them

24.07.2023 - 10:54 [ Times of Israel ]

Protester hurt outside Knesset after being struck in head by police water cannon

A protester near the Knesset is injured after being struck in the head by a police water cannon.

There is no immediate word on the demonstrator’s condition as an ambulance is called to the scene.

21.07.2023 - 03:10 [ the-Star.co.ke ]

Kenya Kwanza defends police on alleged brutality in demos

„We want to ask ICC to be alert because what is happening are acts of criminality,“ he said.

Kiambu Senator Karungo Wathangwa asked the President to lock the country and deal with the opposition if that is what it will take to restore peace and order in the country.

„If it takes three, four or five days to lock down this country and deal with these people, let it be,“ he said.

21.07.2023 - 02:24 [ AmsterdamNews.com ]

Painful cost of living hikes spark violent protests across Kenya

Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are unpopular even with supporters of the president, who once vowed to reduce the cost of living. William Ruto’s election win was attributed to his appeal to voters as a fellow “hustler” who rose from a humble background to senior roles in government, including as Jomo Kenyatta’s vice president. (…)

Kenya’s High Court suspended the tax hike pending a legal challenge, but the government raised gas prices anyway.

20.07.2023 - 19:41 [ Haaretz ]

‚Blood Everywhere‘: As Israel‘s Protests Ramp Up, the Police Crack Down

On the website Alimut Yisrael (Violence Israel), Israelis have reported 283 cases of violence by the police, 145 of them in the last two weeks. It‘s unclear how many cases have gone unreported.

„In the videos uploaded by protesters, you can see the same policeman at the protest in the morning, at the protest at noon and then again in the evening,“ says Inbar Yassur, who founded the site. “With so many working so hard, they seem to be on edge.”

07.07.2023 - 03:49 [ Haaretz ]

Gantz Warns Netanyahu Will Be Responsible for Bloodshed After Night of Protests Leaves 14 Wounded

(06.07.2023)

14 protesters were hospitalized following clashes with police Wednesday night, after thousands of Israelis took to the streets across the country immediately following the news of Tel Aviv District Police Commander Ami Eshed’s dramatic announcement of his resignation from the force.

30.06.2023 - 19:14 [ aa.com.tr ]

Protests erupt in Belgium over killing of teen delivery driver in France by police

A number of people took to the streets of Belgium’s capital on Thursday to support protests in France over the police killing of a 17-year-old delivery driver in a Paris suburb, setting vehicles on fire before police intervened and detained some of them

According to local media, a group of young people issued a call on social media in support of the demonstrations in France over the death of the teenager, identified as Nahel M., who was shot and killed by a police officer on Tuesday in Nanterre after failing to stop during a traffic check.

30.06.2023 - 09:03 [ New York Times ]

Who is Nahel M.?

A lawyer representing his family told the French television program “C à Vous” that he had no criminal record. But Pascal Prache, the top prosecutor in Nanterre, said that the teenager had been known to the police for not complying with traffic stops and had been summoned to juvenile court in September for such an incident.

Nahel M. was driving a yellow Mercedes AMG on Tuesday morning. Mr. Prache told a news conference on Thursday that a search of the car did not find any “dangerous” material or illegal drugs.

30.06.2023 - 08:17 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Mehr als 400 Festnahmen nach Krawallen

Auslöser der Ausschreitungen sind tödliche Schüsse eines Polizisten auf einen Jugendlichen nordafrikanischer Abstammung im Pariser Arbeitervorort Nanterre. Eine Motorradstreife hatte den 17-Jährigen am Dienstagmorgen am Steuer eines Autos gestoppt. Als der junge Mann plötzlich anfuhr, fiel der tödliche Schuss aus der Dienstwaffe des Polizisten.

30.06.2023 - 08:12 [ France 24 ]

Live: Macron to hold new crisis meeting after third night of violence in France

French President Emmanuel Macron called a new government emergency meeting on Friday after a third night of violent clashes between protesters and police in cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse and Lille. Forty thousand police officers were deployed in France on Thursday night – nearly four times the number mobilised on Wednesday – and some 421 people were arrested, Le Figaro newspaper said. Protests were sparked by the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old on Tuesday that shocked the nation.

30.06.2023 - 07:55 [ France 24 ]

French police officer detained for voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting teen driver

Police initially reported that one officer shot at the teenager because he was driving his car at him, but this version of events was contradicted by a video circulating on social media and authenticated by AFP.

The footage shows the two policemen standing by the side of the stationary car, with one pointing a weapon at the driver. A voice is heard saying: „You are going to get a bullet in the head.“

The police officer appears to fire at the driver at point-blank range as the car abruptly drives off, advancing a few dozen metres before crashing.

04.06.2023 - 21:13 [ Leipzig nimmt Platz / Nitter ]

Das ist kein Rechtsstaat mit Trennung der Teilgewalten mehr. Die Exekutive forciert offen die Wandlung in einen autoritären Staat. Vor diesem Eindruck rufen wir alle auf, die mit uns zusammen wütend sind, entschlossen auf die Straße zu gehen! #le0506 #le0406 #le0306

04.06.2023 - 20:46 [ Leipzig nimmt Platz / Nitter ]

Es setzt sich fort. Gerade wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass unsere, im Kooperationsgespräch noch zugesagte Versammlung, gegen Polizeigewalt und behördliche Willkür verboten wird. In Leipzig bleiben die Grundrechte weiterhin ausgesetzt. #le0406 #le0306 #TagX

04.06.2023 - 20:39 [ Aiko Kempen, @FragDenStaat | „Wachhund der Öffentlichkeit“ (OLG Köln) / Nitter ]

Es folgt ein kurzer Überblick darüber, welche im Grundgesetz festgeschriebenen Grundrechte an diesem Wochenende in #Leipzig durch @StadtLeipzig und @PolizeiSachsen eingeschränkt oder verletzt wurden. #le0206 #le0306 #le0406 #TagX

04.06.2023 - 11:00 [ Haaretz ]

Israeli Police Prove Their Loyalty – to Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir

This embarrassing conduct on the part of the police would not have happened if it hadn’t been for the guiding spirit of their bosses – Netanyahu; Itamar Ben-Gvir, the minister responsible for the police; and Kobi Shabtai, the police commander, who is currently trying to win reappointment for his fourth year on the job. In addition, Yoram Sofer, the police commander responsible for Caesarea, who Shabtai despises, considers himself a candidate to replace Shabtai. Sofer is currently Ben-Gvir’s candidate to command the Tel Aviv district police.

03.06.2023 - 19:40 [ Esther Solomon / Nitter ]

Amid unprecedented police violence against protesters last night (17 arrests, 2 protesters hospitalized) and a swathe of protests in train in New York to ‚greet‘ Netanyahu govt ministers, Israelis gather for 22nd week of pro-democracy protests

19.05.2023 - 12:38 [ ORF.at ]

Australische Polizei taserte 95-jährige Frau

Die Frau ist 1,57 Meter groß und 43 Kilogramm schwer und auf eine Gehhilfe angewiesen. Der Polizist ist laut BBC nicht suspendiert worden, werde aber derzeit nicht mehr eingesetzt.

01.03.2023 - 14:47 [ @Haaretz / Nitter ]

שוטר תועד מצמיד את ברכו לצוואר של מפגין בצומת עזריאלי

01.03.2023 - 14:37 [ AFP News Agency / Youtube ]

Israeli police use stun grenades to disperse Tel Aviv rally | AFP

01.03.2023 - 14:28 [ Oren Ziv / Nitter ]

For the first time in years Police use stun grenades towards Israeli protesters during anti government demo

01.03.2023 - 14:24 [ צביקה מרקוביץ / Nitter ]

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