Mass arrests: Over 700 Canadian protesters detained in police crackdown
Over 700 students have been arrested in Canada during the latest night of rallies against tuition fee hikes and the adoption of controversial bill that is widely seen as a tool to limit freedom of speech, association and assembly.
Police in Montreal dispersed unsanctioned protests and arrested 518 demonstrators on Wednesday night. The arrests were also made in Quebec City, where some 170 were detained, and in Sherbrooke. There were no reports of injuries or casualties.
Police used kettling tactics to encircle the protesters and contain them within a small space. People reportedly threw projectiles such as fireworks and bottles at officers, forcing them to carry out extensive arrests.
Most of those detained have already been released. Some face $1,000 fines.
For over 14 weeks, Canada has been facing the most sustained student demonstration in its history. The protest on Wednesday started as a peaceful march of thousands, just like the majority of previous rallies.
In order to give the police another non-lethal means of pressure on protesters, Quebec’s legislative assembly adopted a bill that introduces enormous fines of $24,000 to $122,000 against unions and student organizations which do not stop their members from protesting. Individuals found guilty of organizing a protest now face a fine of some $34,000.
On Tuesday, the movement marked the 100th day of demonstrations against the tuition hikes of around $250 per year with a massive rally in Montreal. Over 120 people were detained following the event.
Source: www.rt.com
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The Old World Order is trying desperately to hold on their power and they use whatever means they can to do do. Here in the States they’ve fashioned the Patriot Act to coerce local police forces into Gestopo like enforcers to stymi protestors. All over the world youth is rising up against the oppressors of freedom and change. It’s inevitable that there will be clashes as the revolution for true freedom continues to blossom.
Please visit my YouTube channel for clips of the protests in downtown Montreal that I’ve captured. This is the latest one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R56BGzvKegY and as you can see, it’s quite peaceful however the cops keep arresting them and I’ve seen with my own eyes the tactics they use.
For your upliftment:
BREAKING NEWS: From Occupy Frankfurt. May 19, 2012.
The German police took off their helmets and marched with the protest clearing the way for them.
It’s time for Evolution
You wont see this on CNN!
#blockupy. Frankfurt am Main, 19. Mai 2012
The police coming over to serve and protect the people… Blockupy Frankfurt. Police are escorting, not participating. Reports of an estimated 20,000+ protesters. Nice to see their faces…. and their humanity coming through…
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