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Added on the 20/05/2022 14:16:40 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Demonstrators and police clash in Senegal's capital Dakar ahead of a vote on a contested draft law that would define "seriously disturbing public order" as an act of terrorism. IMAGES
President Donald Trump let fly against demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday evening, who were protesting against the perceived racism of Columbus Day. Crowds dispersed on Sunday evening after police designated the gathering as a riot and appeared to make several arrests. According to Business Insider, Trump doubled down on his 'law and order' campaign rhetoric Monday morning. Referring to protesters as 'animals,' Trump retweeted a video of the protests, in which statues of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were toppled. He also got a jab in at the Great State of California, tweeting that it was 'going to hell' and exhorted, 'Vote Trump!'
Clashes between riot police and protesters campaigning against the country's new constitution erupt on the streets of Kathmandu for a second day running. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Demonstrators protesting the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in Manila, clashed with police Tuesday, just as the talks were about to begin. The protesters say the summit is it is a vehicle for corporations and rich nations to protect their interests at the expense of smaller economies. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Protesters throw bottles and smoke bombs at riot police in central London in a demonstration against the re-election of Britain's Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).