Tear gas

Israeli tear gas is 'field tested against Palestinians,' Belgian party says

The criticism extended beyond the procurement decision to broader actions and statements by Antwerp's mayor, aligning the city with Israeli interests in ways that Mertens and the PVDA find troubling.

Israeli soldiers shoot tear gas from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, as Palestinians protest on the Gaza side of the border, March 30, 2018.
 Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, react amid tear gas smoke, fired by the police to disperse them during clashes ahead of an election campaign rally, in Lahore, Pakistan March 8, 2023.

Several injured in clashes between Pakistan police, former PM Khan's supporters

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a virtual speech, on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, in Tehran, Iran November 3, 2020.

Protesters chant 'death to Khamenei' over Iranian building collapse

PEOPLE GATHERED on the streets last week in Khartoum amid billowing smoke and reports of a coup in Sudan.

Tens of thousands march against military rule in Sudan, met with tear gas


Thousands attend nationwide anti-Netanyahu protests

On Saturday, protesters made their way to bridges and intersections across the country on Saturday afternoon in a massive display of the anti-Netanyahu sentiment that has sparked protests.

Protesters demonstrate outside the prime minister's residence in Balfour.

Lebanon protesters storm ministry buildings over Beirut blast

More than 110 people were wounded during demonstrations in central Beirut on Saturday against this week's huge explosion and 32 people were taken to the hospital.

Rescuers assist demonstrators during a protest, following Tuesday's blast, in Beirut, Lebanon August 8, 2020

Portland's mayor booed by protesters, gassed by federal agents

Wheeler had arrived at the protest to address the approximately 1,000 protesters, who shouted chants ranging from "F**k you Wheeler," "Tear gas Teddy" and "Do your job."

Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler listens to a member of the public during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, July 22, 2020.

Amnesty International launches anti-tear gas campaign amid global protests

The report was released as part of a new world-wide campaign warning the public against the commonplace usage of tear gas by police units in view of recent US George Floyd riots.

Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Israeli security forces near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, east of Jabalia on May 14, 2018