Several protests take place around the city after the video is released, including one that briefly shut down northbound Michigan Avenue and another at Union Park. (WMAQ-TV)
Thailand announces the closure of educational institutions, pubs, bars, karaoke shops, and massage parlours; a ban on alcohol sales at restaurants; and a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people for at least two weeks, beginning April 18, due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Bangkok Post)
Tunisia announces the closure of all schools and restrictions on movement, which include a 7:00 p.m. curfew for vehicles, until April 30 to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)
All schools will be closed for the next three weeks due to the lockdown. (FBC News)
Protests are held outside Elland Road stadium as Super League member club Liverpool plays Leeds United. Hundreds of people gathered to protest against Liverpool's involvement in the breakaway league. (BBC News)
A group of gunmen kidnap students from Greenfield University in Kaduna, Nigeria. (Al Jazeera)
Greenfield University kidnapping A group of gunmen kidnap students from Greenfield University in Kaduna, Nigeria. (Al Jazeera)
Hundreds of Chelsea fans protest against the club's involvement in The Super League outside the club's stadium Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea supporters' trust denounces the proposed breakaway as the "ultimate betrayal", and "unforgivable". (The Guardian)
Qamishli clashes (2021) The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports clashes from yesterday evening until this morning, resulting in the deaths of an Asayish commander and five NDF militiamen in the city of Qamishli, al-Hasakah. Fighting has ceased while Russian mediation is ongoing. (Star Tribune)
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports clashes from yesterday evening until this morning, resulting in the deaths of an Asayish commander and five NDF militiamen in the city of Qamishli, al-Hasakah. Fighting has ceased while Russian mediation is ongoing. (Star Tribune)
Greenfield University kidnapping Three of the students kidnapped from Greenfield University in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Tuesday are found shot dead. (Al Jazeera)
Three of the students kidnapped from Greenfield University in Kaduna, Nigeria, on Tuesday are found shot dead. (Al Jazeera)
Gunmen kidnap students from the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. (The Guardian)
Makurdi kidnapping Gunmen kidnap students from the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. (The Guardian)
Nursery and primary schools reopens in France after a three-week closure in the first step of the partial lockdown easing. (France 24)
A report published by Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of committing a crime of apartheid against the Palestinian people. (AP)
Israel–Palestine relations A report published by Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of committing a crime of apartheid against the Palestinian people. (AP)
Tunisian authorities announce that they will impose a mandatory quarantine on all travelers for a week beginning on May 3 and continue to suspend schools until May 16 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Al-Arabiya)
A bomb explodes near a school in Farah, injuring 21 people, including ten students. (ABC News)
2021 Myanmar protests Yuki Kitazumi becomes the first foreign journalist known to be charged since the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, after being accused of spreading fake news. (BBC News)
2021 Jersey dispute France sends two patrol boats, the Athos and Le Themis, to Jersey in response to the British deployment of the HMS Severn and the HMS Tamar to Jersey. The dispute arose after French fishermen threatened to blockade the port of Saint Helier in protest of a new system for obtaining fishing permits. (Bloomberg)
France sends two patrol boats, the Athos and Le Themis, to Jersey in response to the British deployment of the HMS Severn and the HMS Tamar to Jersey. The dispute arose after French fishermen threatened to blockade the port of Saint Helier in protest of a new system for obtaining fishing permits. (Bloomberg)
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is sentenced to a further 10 months imprisonment for participating in an unauthorized assembly on June 4, 2020 to commemorate the crackdown on the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. (Reuters)
2021 Kabul school bombing The death toll from yesterday's school bombing in Kabul increases to 68 people. (Reuters)
The death toll from yesterday's school bombing in Kabul increases to 68 people. (Reuters)
An Israeli-Arab man is killed and two more are wounded after a Jewish gunman opens fire against a group of protestors in Lod. (The Jerusalem Post)
Protests break out in London, New York City, and other cities across the world expressing solidarity with Palestine. In Manhattan, pro-Palestinian protesters gather at the Israeli consulate on East 42nd Street. Additionally, U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib and André Carson participate in a protest at the State Department in Washington, D.C. (Arab News) (Gothamist) (Newsweek)
In Milwaukee, protesters gather near The Calling sculpture in opposition to Israel's occupation. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Russia reports its first cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in 16 Indian students studying at Ulyanovsk State University. (Reuters)
In Toronto, several pro-Israel protesters are injured in clashes with pro-Palestine protesters at the Nathan Phillips Square. (The Jerusalem Post)
Protesters gather in London and Madrid in solidarity with Palestine. In London, protesters gather at Hyde Park and the Israeli embassy. Former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn also speaks at the London protest. (France 24) (Arab News) (The Independent)
A convoy covered with Palestinian flags drives through North London shouting antisemitic language. Four people are arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offenses. (The Jewish Chronicle) (Times of Israel)
Holy See–Myanmar relations Pope Francis condemns the violence and repression in Myanmar and again condemns the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. He tells protesters to not despair "in the face of evil or allow themselves to be divided". (Reuters)
Pope Francis condemns the violence and repression in Myanmar and again condemns the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. He tells protesters to not despair "in the face of evil or allow themselves to be divided". (Reuters)
The Singaporean Ministry of Education announces that they will close all schools and shift all primary, secondary, and junior college students to full home-based learning beginning May 19 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the community. (The Straits Times)
Taipei and New Taipei City close all elementary, middle, and high schools until May 28 amidst an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Kyodo News)
In Kuwait, protesters burn Israeli flags and rally in support of Palestine. Protesters also reject normalization agreements signed by Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. (Reuters)
International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at a UAV factory in Leicester over its ties to Israel arms manufacture Elbit Systems. (Newsweek) In Kuwait, protesters burn Israeli flags and rally in support of Palestine. Protesters also reject normalization agreements signed by Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. (Reuters)
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at a UAV factory in Leicester over its ties to Israel arms manufacture Elbit Systems. (Newsweek)
Insurgency in Balochistan, International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis 2021 Chaman bombing Seven people are killed and 14 others are wounded in a bombing at a Palestine solidarity rally in Chaman, Balochistan, Pakistan. (Dawn)
Over 1,000 people gather at the Place de la République in Paris to protest in solidarity with Palestine. Unlike protests that occurred earlier this month, this one was approved by authorities. (UrduPoint)
Over 180,000 protesters gather in Hyde Park in London to show solidarity with Palestine, making it the largest pro-Palestinian protest in British history. Protests also occur in Bristol, Peterborough, and Nottingham. (The Guardian)
2018–2021 Arab protests On the third day of economic protests, Omani protestors conduct sit-ins at a bridge in Sohar, and similar protests occur in Rustaq, Nizwa, and Sur. (Al Jazeera)
On the third day of economic protests, Omani protestors conduct sit-ins at a bridge in Sohar, and similar protests occur in Rustaq, Nizwa, and Sur. (Al Jazeera)
Tata Steel has said that it will support the families of its workers in India who have died of COVID-19. The firm said that it will pay deceased employees' salaries, housing and medical benefits until what would have been their retirement at the age of 60. The company has also pledged to cover the education costs of the children of deceased front line workers until they graduate. This is the third firm to make such an announcement, after hospitality group Oyo Rooms and glass manufacturer Borosil. (BBC News)
The Galápagos National Park in Ecuador confirms that a female tortoise discovered by scientists two years ago is a Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoise, following recent genetic tests performed at Yale University. Prior to this rediscovery, the species was thought to have been extinct for over a century. (The Guardian)
Muhammad Rizieq Shihab, the founder of the Indonesian hardline Islamist group Islamic Defenders Front, is sentenced to eight months in prison for holding several mass events in violation of Indonesia's COVID-19 regulations, and is fined Rp 20 million (US$1,400) for a specific event held at an Islamic boarding school in West Java. (Reuters)
A mass grave containing the remains of 215 indigenous children is discovered on the site of the former residential school in British Columbia, Canada. (The Globe and Mail)
Israeli forces shoot Zakaria Hamayel, a 28-year-old Palestinian man during a protest near Nablus. (The Palestine Chronicle) (Al Jazeera)
Kamloops Indian Residential School A mass grave containing the remains of 215 indigenous children is discovered on the site of the former residential school in British Columbia, Canada. (The Globe and Mail) Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the children's remains that were found buried on the site. (CRUX)
In the United Kingdom, protesters gather in Birmingham and Manchester to show solidarity with Palestine. In Manchester, protesters gather at the BBC building in MediaCityUK, while protesters burn Israeli flags in Birmingham. (Manchester Evening News) (Birmingham Mail)
International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis In the United Kingdom, protesters gather in Birmingham and Manchester to show solidarity with Palestine. In Manchester, protesters gather at the BBC building in MediaCityUK, while protesters burn Israeli flags in Birmingham. (Manchester Evening News) (Birmingham Mail) In Washington, D.C. protesters gather at the Lincoln Memorial to call for an end to aid from the United States to Israel. (Times of Israel)
COVID-19 vaccination in Singapore Singapore begins a vaccination rollout for more than 400,000 students over the age of 12 in schools and institutes of higher learning amid concerns about COVID-19 infections in children. (The Straits Times)
Singapore begins a vaccination rollout for more than 400,000 students over the age of 12 in schools and institutes of higher learning amid concerns about COVID-19 infections in children. (The Straits Times)
The Finnish city of Oulu is chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2026. (Yle Uutiset)
International protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Protesters in London gather at Downing Street to call for G7 leaders to end their support for Israel ahead of the G7 summit. (Al Jazeera English)
Protesters in London gather at Downing Street to call for G7 leaders to end their support for Israel ahead of the G7 summit. (Al Jazeera English)
Anti-Netanyahu protesters gather at the Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate his replacement. (The Jerusalem Post)
The African Union (AU) launches an official commission to investigate allegations of human rights abuses committed in Ethiopia's Tigray Region. The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry rejects the commission as "misguided" and without legal basis, saying that a joint probe by the AU and Ethiopia should be used instead. (Al Jazeera)
A kidnapped female student is found dead as the Nigerian Army rescues five other students and two teachers who were kidnapped on Thursday from a school in Kebbi State. (Reuters via SwissInfo)
Antwerp building collapse Five construction workers are killed and nine more injured after a school building site collapse pulling down the scaffolding supporting it, in Antwerp, Belgium. (BBC News)
Five construction workers are killed and nine more injured after a school building site collapse pulling down the scaffolding supporting it, in Antwerp, Belgium. (BBC News)
Kidnapping in Nigeria A kidnapped female student is found dead as the Nigerian Army rescues five other students and two teachers who were kidnapped on Thursday from a school in Kebbi State. (Reuters via SwissInfo)
Germany bans the flag of Hamas after it was used during protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis. (Hamodia)
2021 Myanmar protests Tatmadaw forces backed by armoured vehicles and artillery enter the country's second-largest city Mandalay and clash with the newly formed People's Defence Force rebel group which seized parts of the city. Clashes are ongoing. (MSN)
A number of European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Ireland, condemn the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary which bans the "display and promotion of homosexuality" among under-18s as "grotesque". Luxembourg says that the bill violates human rights and along with Belgium says that the bill is a "flagrant form of discrimination". (Reuters)
Foreign relations of Hungary, LGBT rights in Hungary A number of European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Ireland, condemn the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary which bans the "display and promotion of homosexuality" among under-18s as "grotesque". Luxembourg says that the bill violates human rights and along with Belgium says that the bill is a "flagrant form of discrimination". (Reuters)
The Cowessess First Nation and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations announce the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, Canada. (CBC News)
2021 Canadian Indian residential schools gravesite discoveries The discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the site of Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, Canada, is announced, weeks after the remains of 215 children were found at a similar residential school in British Columbia. (BBC News)
The discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the site of Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, Canada, is announced, weeks after the remains of 215 children were found at a similar residential school in British Columbia. (BBC News)
At least 18 people are killed and 16 others are injured in a fire at a martial arts school in Zhecheng, Henan, China. Most of the victims are pupils between the ages of seven and sixteen years old. (BBC News)
Zhecheng school fire At least 18 people are killed and 16 others are injured in a fire at a martial arts school in Zhecheng, Henan, China. Most of the victims are pupils between the ages of seven and sixteen years old. (BBC News)
Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sentences. Both women were detained in July 2018 along with a dozen other activists. Human rights group welcome the release, with Human Rights Watch praising the women's activism. (Reuters)
Women's rights in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sentences. Both women were detained in July 2018 along with a dozen other activists. Human rights group welcome the release, with Human Rights Watch praising the women's activism. (Reuters)
South Africa imposes an adjusted alert Level 4 for the next 14 days that includes a curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., prohibition of alcohol sales and a ban on all social gatherings in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. In addition, schools will also be closed beginning on June 30. (Independent Online)
