US conducted ‘mass spying campaign’ against leftwing groups and anti-ICE protesters, records reveal

 

DHS sent undercover agents to meetings and infiltrated chats of groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown

Newly disclosed records reveal the US government extensively spied on prominent leftwing organizations and on protesters as part of a vast operation into groups opposing the immigration crackdown in Minnesota earlier this year.

Internal investigative reports show the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent undercover agents to community meetings in the Twin Cities and New York City, infiltrated Signal chats and obtained financial records of mainstream unions and left-leaning non-profit groups.

Nearly 30 internal law enforcement reports were released on Thursday as part of a criminal case the Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed against 15 Minneapolis protesters. The defendants are accused of a “conspiracy” to “impede” US immigration officers during the Trump administration’s surge in the region.

Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

 

 

Russian soldiers in the Ukrainian city of Kherson dispersed a protest against their occupation by firing shots at protesters. Footage shared on social media, verified by the BBC, also showed explosions which were reported to be stun grenades. People are reported to have been injured in the incident.

Afghans protesters reportedly killed during Taliban crackdown on demonstrations, says UN

 

The UN’s rights spokesperson, Ravina Shamdasani, received reports of house-to-house searches for Afghan demonstrators during the Taliban’s violent crackdown on protests against their rule that has already led to four documented deaths.

The UN has said Taliban officers used live ammunition – reportedly fired into the air – whips and batons to break up demonstrations and have since formally banned protests against the regime

Taliban "shooting protesters" as thousands try to flee Afghanistan - BBC News

 

Taliban fighters are reported to have opened fire on crowds and shot dead protesters in Afghanistan who were demonstrating against their takeover of the country.

No matter the pronouncements made by the Taliban. The reality is that they are 21st century men wishing to impose the 18th century on a population that doesn't want it.

Myanmar: Protesters join rebel groups fighting the military

 

As the military crackdown goes on, some activists and protesters are joining ethnic armed groups to train with their fighters. They intend to take up arms against the military.

Myanmar police 'told to shoot' coup protesters - BBC News

 

Police officers from Myanmar have told the BBC they fled across the border into India after refusing to carry out the orders of the military which seized power in a coup last month.