Activists

Kisumu remained calm during the annual Saba Saba commemorations as activists cited security concerns for their absence from planned protests. Businesses and public transport operated normally, with no disruptions reported in the lakeside city.

Dozens face felony charges after a raid on a beagle research facility in Blue Mounds, Wis. Activists used tear gas during an attempt to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms.

Female condoms are scarce in South Africa, and finger and tongue condoms remain unavailable in clinics, health centers, and shops, limiting safer sex options for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Community health organizations and activists highlight this lack of access.

Kenyan police have increased checkpoints in Nairobi ahead of planned Saba Saba protests. Activists plan to proceed with the demonstrations despite warnings that gatherings will be considered unlawful.

A jury deadlocked on a felony count against activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024, with supporters regularly attending court proceedings at the San Francisco Superior Courthouse.

China's new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas. Activists argue the law could be used to justify transnational repression.

Justice Department officials are reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors in Chicago following the dismissal of a case against four activists due to misconduct. The review, covering nearly 20 years, aims to ensure ethical conduct and case integrity after revelations of a prosecutor meeting a grand juror outside proceedings and other jurors being prevented from participating.

Mamdani and NYC Council finalized a $125B budget deal that does not include an NYPD headcount increase, as the mayor agreed to activists' demands opposing the expansion.

One year after the Sigachi blast, victims' families and activists gathered at Pashamylaram to demand the full ₹1 crore ex gratia compensation, as they claim to have received only ₹41.5 lakh each so far.

Scott Wiener was harassed twice in San Francisco by activists who confronted him in an aggressive and frightening manner.

A rights group warns that Vietnam is increasing arrests of activists, dissidents, and others perceived as threats to Communist Party rule by using broadly worded laws. The article highlights concerns about the use of legal measures to suppress dissent.

Prominent activists with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement are expressing outrage and feeling betrayed after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto, stating the company does not need to include a cancer risk warning on its Roundup weedkiller. The decision has sparked backlash within the movement.

Activists are demanding the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act and opposing its connection to delimitation. The push highlights efforts to advance the legislation without procedural delays tied to boundary adjustments.

The Karnataka Chief Minister has initiated the Hebbal short tunnel project by laying its foundation stone. The project has faced criticism from civic groups and activists, who label it as an unnecessary expenditure.

Turkey has initiated a security crackdown ahead of a July NATO summit, involving the arrest of activists, denial of journalist accreditations, and bans on public assemblies.

SIR has completed one year, with nearly six crore names deleted from voter lists. In Bihar, 65 lakh names were removed amid allegations that the poll authority, accused of acting on BJP's behalf, disenfranchised citizens due to document shortages.

Activists criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for increasing the NYPD's headcount, which contradicts his campaign promise to reshape the police department. Mamdani, a former 'defund the police' advocate, faced backlash for this policy shift.

Two years after youth-led protests in Kenya, activists report unresolved issues. The Gen Z movement remains decentralized, influencing politics, demanding justice, and challenging authority.

Monika Silva Koniuszek, a Polish anti-corruption activist investigating the Ecuadorian president’s family business, was found dead in her home with injuries indicating murder, despite a government claim of suicide. Activists allege she was killed to silence her.

An anti-ICE protester was struck by a car while waving an upside-down US flag outside Delaney Hall. The protester, identified as a woman from Minnesota by activists, was involved in the incident.

Activists indicted in an alleged 'antifa' plot in Minneapolis claim the Trump administration used the label to criminalize dissent. The defendants argue the charges are intended to suppress protest efforts.

Activists are urging EU leaders to withdraw support for US Big Tech companies. The article also references discussions at the G7, comments by Ribera on the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and mentions of videogames.

Migrants who ambushed Reform during Question Time were coached by activists. The BBC requested the activists to coach the migrants.

Farm workers’ unions and activists have announced a protest starting July 1 to demand the repeal of VB-G RAM G. The NREGA Sangarsh Morcha claims the new scheme offers only 42 days of work instead of the government's promised 125 days, and protests will continue until the law is repealed.

Activists are demanding the release of body camera video after a woman's dog was shot and killed by police during a New York Knicks' NBA championship celebration in Canoga Park. The incident has sparked calls for transparency from law enforcement.

Opposition politicians, party leaders, and activists have criticized a Federal High Court ruling to deregister five political parties, including ADC. The decision has drawn backlash, with opposition groups vowing to pursue legal action against the deregistration.

A UK court upheld a ban on the Palestine Action group, ruling it is not a civil disobedience protest group but a covert organization with secret cells. Four activists from the group were recently jailed.

Protesters in New York are facing new restrictions under Gov. Hochul. Activists reported tougher treatment for demonstrations at the Capitol during the recent legislative session.

The Supreme Court has mandated a victim protection plan covering all stages for sex trafficking survivors, from rescue to reintegration. Activists are urging states to take action to implement the court's new framework.

Fourteen people were arrested as hundreds of protesters clashed at an Israeli real estate event in London. Lawmakers and activists opposed the event, claiming it marketed settlement homes, which organizers denied. The Board of Deputies expressed being 'deeply disturbed' by the situation.

Jamaican activists are challenging the privatization of coastal areas, arguing that the tourism model disproportionately benefits elites while restricting access for most Jamaicans. A court case focuses on protecting public access to the Mammee Bay shoreline in St Ann, which activists say has historically supported local communities through fishing, recreation, and trade.

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is involved in a case against activists related to threats and free speech. The situation highlights tensions between expression and potential threats.

Activists warn that filling city lakes with treated water has reduced their flood retention capacity. The absence of sluice gates in these lakes prevents authorities from regulating water levels during monsoon rains, increasing flood risks.

Military rulers in Sahel countries Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are suppressing press freedom and freedom of expression, leading to many journalists, bloggers, and activists fleeing the region.

Pennsylvania activists urge lawmakers to address soaring electric bills by requiring large users like data centers to supply their own power, reducing utility profits, and accelerating clean-energy projects. The industry claims it is not responsible for rising consumer costs.

Activists urge the Karnataka government to prevent fertiliser shortages for farmers, warning that rising input costs could lead to financial losses.

Australia will start culling thousands of wild horses using helicopter snipers, a decision that has sparked anger among activists.

Activists have welcomed the decision to close quarries in Madurai that were operating in violation of regulations. They are calling for stricter enforcement to prevent such violations in the future.

Tensions persist outside Newark's Delaney Hall detention center as protests and clashes between activists and federal agents continue. The Trump administration has defended the facility amid ongoing demonstrations that have lasted nearly two weeks.

Activists disrupted a German military exhibit in protest against arms sales to Israel. The incident highlights opposition to international arms trade involving Israel.