Paris
Bordeaux
London
I do try to avoid all the Nazi analogies, but the above three cities really echo the German occupation of France in 1940.
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Thanks for these Rob.
EDIT: Protests reported all round the western world:
World-Wide Demonstration: Marches in over 120 cities to stand up against âoverbearing restrictionsâ
Apparently over 160 in France. Anti-vaccine, health pass protests continue across France
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More on those protests. Iâm not sure if it was the protests or the restrictions that sparked them that were co-ordinatedâŠ
These mainstream-ish reports are characterised by government-friendly framing - always explaining what they somehow KNOW the govt or police are trying to do. For example âand police, who tried to disperse the demonstrators to prevent further COVID-19 outbreaksâ.
And did you know that In Italy, 'people can eat indoors once they have had one dose of the jab. '? So thatâs all right, then. Very reasonable!! (and provided you didnât miss the chance to get the second one, that is).
References to violence is described as if it is towards the guys waving (and clearly using) the truncheons.
Notably in the videos posted by Pat when the police get hold of a protestor they always seem to be squashing, twisting or contorting them into positions that human bodies ainât designed to be in.
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24/7/21 World-Wide Demonstration: Marches in over 120 cities to stand up against âoverbearing restrictionsâ
24/7/21 Thousands participate in anti-lockdown protests in Australia
Thousands of protesters on Saturday took to the streets of Sydney and other cities across Australia to push back on continued COVID-19 lockdown orders amid new record case surges in the country.
Videos and photos posted to social media showed people, many of whom were not wearing masks, gathered closely together in the streets of Sydney, chanting âfreedomâ and holding signs with phrases like âunmask the truth.â
Some violent clashes erupted between protesters and police, who tried to disperse the demonstrators to prevent further COVID-19 outbreaks in Sydneyâs state of New South Wales, which reported 163 new coronavirus infections on Friday.
New South Wales state Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced last week that Sydney would be extending its coronavirus lockdown for the second time, with residents only allowed to leave their homes for essential activities until July 30.
The city has already been under lockdown for the past four weeks, spurring backlash among residents who wish to return to normal activities following more than a year of safety restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney, Australia stands for Freedom. #EnoughIsEnough pic.twitter.com/7248ahtoni
â Gillian McKeith (@GillianMcKeith) July 24, 2021
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that police on Saturday arrested 57 people and issued 90 fines against protest participants, with law enforcement still searching for a man who was photographed punching a mounted police horse.
The New South Wales police later said in a Facebook post that the horse was âsafe and uninjuredâ following the encounter.
Thousands of people also gathered to protest coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne Saturday, with some lighting flares as they gathered outside Victoria stateâs Parliament House, The Associated Press reported.
One banner held by Melbourne protesters read, âThis is not about a virus itâs about total government control of the people.â
Many on social media condemned the actions of the anti-lockdown protesters, including New South Wales Labor Party leader Chris Minns, who tweeted, âThe images coming out of Sydney today are inexcusable.â
âTheyâre an affront to all those putting their own lives on the line to save others,â he added. âAll todays anti-lockdown protest does is risk prolonging the lockdown.â
Mills argued, âWe wonât get through this virus unless we follow the health advice.â
The images coming out of Sydney today are inexcusable.
Theyâre an affront to all those putting their own lives on the line to save others.
All todays anti-lockdown protest does is risk prolonging the lockdown.
We wonât get through this virus unless we follow the health advice.
â Chris Minns (@MinnsChris) July 24, 2021
The Australian government on Saturday announced it will be giving New South Wales an extra 50,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine next week to help curb the spread of infections.
As of Friday, only 15 percent of Australiaâs population ages 16 and older have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the AP.
24/7/21 Anti-lockdown protests grip Australia, clashes erupt in Sydney
24/7/21 Anti-vaccine, health pass protests continue across France
Senate approves health bill with several reservations easing restrictions as protesters hold over 160 demonstrations
PARIS
French demonstrators clashed with police in several cities on Saturday as protests against vaccines and the governmentâs new health pass requirement continued for the second week.
âââââââNearly 168 rallies took place across the country with 160,000 protesters taking to the streets, according to the Interior Ministry.
Multiple rallies were organized in Paris at the Trocadero across from the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Bastille and the Palais Royal. In the heart of the city in Champs-Elysees, demonstrators attempted to block the road and attack police vehicles, jeering and chanting âLiberteâ (freedom), to which police responded with tear gas and water cannon to disperse the mob, arresting nine people.
Interior minister Gerald Darmanin on Twitter condemned the alleged violence against police and journalists by the protesters.
Similar tensions were recorded in Lyon as demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and other items at security forces and attempted to block the expressway. Four were arrested for misconduct and carrying out protests despite prohibition by authorities due to the violence during last weekendâs rally, authorities said.
Thousands of others also joined demonstrations called by the Yellow Vest movement in Strasbourg, Lille, Marseilles, Aix en Provence, Dunkirk, Nice, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Nantes, Montpellier, and other cities to oppose the government of President Emmanuel Macron, who announced last week that health passes â giving details of negative PCR/antigen tests and vaccination for anyone 12 and older â will be mandatory for all events and public places of leisure and culture with occupancy of 50 or more people.
The government has also made vaccines compulsory for healthcare workers and employees of institutions such as elder homes, with penalties including the loss of job and salary.
Protesters have dubbed the move âtotalitarian,â âdictatorial,â and âanti-freedom.â
The new measures were introduced in light of rising cases of the Delta variant and the risk of a fourth wave in August. Authorities fear more cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the coming weeks if herd immunity is not achieved, and also plan to introduce mandatory vaccination for all by September if targets are not reached.
Lawmakers too appear divided on the new COVID-19 measures encompassed in a recent bill approved by the upper house of parliament on Saturday with several reservations following its adoption a day before in the national assembly.
The bill introduces tough penalties including loss of job and salary for health personnel who fail to get vaccinated by Sept. 15, compulsory 10-day isolation for people that tested positive for COVID-19 who will be subjected to monitoring, and an extension of health pass restrictions starting on Aug. 30 to include department stores, shopping centers, trade fairs, seminars, restaurants, cafes and long-distance public transport.
Senators approved amendments exempting minors from the health pass, to enter âclosed interior confines,â thereby excluding the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafes and bars, and delaying the start date from Aug. 30 to Sept. 15. Senators contended that these health measures may stay in place for a longer time and therefore need to guarantee the freedom of the public.
The bill is likely to go through the joint committee next, where these new amendments approved by the Senate may get rejected in favor of the billâs original content, as intended by the government, before it becomes the law.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/anti-vaccine-health-pass-protests-continue-across-france/2313212
24/7/21 Protests in Italy against tougher regulations to contain virus
Rome (dpa) - Thousands of people in Italy took to the streets on Saturday to oppose the governmentâs health policies, as tougher regulations have been introduced to counter a surge in case numbers.
Some 3,000 people in Rome gathered to protest against what is known as the âgreen pass,â according to ANSA news agency. The EUâs digital coronavirus certificate is also called the green pass in Italy.
There were also demonstrations in Milan, Turin and Naples, according to Corriere della Sera newspaper.
The Italian government has recently tightened measures to combat a rise in infection numbers, with tougher rules applying to indoor activities.
From August 6, people will need proof of vaccination, a negative test result or evidence of recovery from Covid-19 for indoor dining or to enter museums, gyms and swimming pools, among other public places.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said explained the requirement was not arbitrary, and that reopening required the continued use of the green pass.
Significantly higher numbers of people have registered for vaccinations since then, a Health Ministry spokesperson said.
So far, more than 54.9 per cent of the population over the age of 12 has been fully vaccinated.
EU citizens can prove they are fully vaccinated with the European coronavirus certificate, 14 days after receiving a second dose of the vaccine against Covid-19.
In Italy, however, the Health Ministry says the certificate is valid 14 days after holders receive their first dose.
In Italy, people can eat indoors once they have had one dose of the jab. However, the certification loses its validity if the holder fails to get the second dose of the vaccine.
24/7/21 Anti-vaccine passport protests take place in Dublin and Belfast
Protesters have held demonstrations in Dublin and Belfast protesting against the Covid-19 vaccine passport and other restrictions.
Around 1,500 protesters gathered outside Custom House in Dublin, as roads were blocked and traffic was forced to a standstill.
Protesters held anti-vaccine signs and chanted âfreedomâ as they walked through the city.
Others held placards with anti-lockdown messages, while others waved Irish flags, Irish county flags as well as American and Polish flags.
Protesters gathered at Custom House Quay before making their way along OâConnell Street and then to Government Buildings where a number of speeches took place.
Maskless demonstrators also spoke out against the Covid certs being rolled out for indoor dining and international travel.
A large Garda operation was in place throughout the city, which included public order unit vans.
An anti-vaccine protester told the crowd: âIf people are coming to your door then you have to protect yourself from the needle because itâs coming and they are coming for your kids.â
The speaker also claimed the vaccine programme was âgenocideâ.
Among those taking part in the protest was prominent anti-lockdown campaigner Dolores Cahill.
Prof Cahill, a UCD professor who ran as an independent candidate in the recent Dublin Bay South by-election, was seen taking selfies with a number of other demonstrators.
A similar demonstration also took place in Belfast. Hundreds of anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protesters marched through the city centre.
Many held placards and signs displaying anti-vaccine messages. The rally moved on to Botanic Gardens where a number of speeches took place.
The PSNI observed the event and maintained a low-key presence but made demonstrators aware they were taking part in an illegal protest.
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Evvry, Iâm a bit burnt out/tired at the moment.
Australia was quite a surprise; I believe the first time ever weâve seen large numbers out protesting.
With time differences, weâre still waiting to see how it pans out in North America.
Always an excuse for a songâŠ
I was there; not at the actual recording. What I mean is that I grew-up with all this stuff in the 60s and 70s.
I bet you all now think Iâm 200 years old.
I sometimes feel like itâŠ
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Thanks. This is not the time to Let it Be.
Appreciate your efforts.
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In France there were apparently more than 170 demonstrations. However conservative you want to be about the numbers, that was at least 1 million people protesting.
Ungrateful, filthy boofheads! Yellow star jobsâŠ
24/7/21 âFilthy, disgusting & selfishâ: Australian leaders blast anti-lockdown protesters, unleash âstrike forceâ to track them down
24/7/21 Australian Police Searching for Thousands of Anti-Lockdown Protesters: âVery Selfish Boofheadsâ
Then this will happen
Link Disgruntled Australians scuffle with police at banned âFreedomâ marches as Covid-19 lockdown extended in Sydney (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) â RT World News
The guy on the ground is apparently âscuffling with policeâ who once again seem to be studying the noble art of inflicting pain on captive and completely helpless members of the public. They are relaxed at work.
And once again the intrepid media do not see fit to comment on this aspect.
The French Parliament rubber stamped the vaccine passport yesterday evening. It was law, anyway, passed by decree by Macron under emergency powers. Iâm not sure how this is going to pan out. Once again I feel like an extra in A Tale Of Two Cities.
Two brief clips from the demonstrations last Saturday:
Poitiers town hall stormed by protestors
Police and firemen fighting each other in Paris
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