Israel

Demonstrations are taking place in Israel against the judicial reform proposed by the government.

Student organizations, associations of gay activists, women's organizations, the Movement for a Free Israel, communities of employees of high-tech companies and some others take part in anti-government rallies.

All these structures combined their efforts and created a coordinating "Struggle Headquarters".

The mass protest demonstration on January 21 is the first joint action of this alliance.

The organizers paid special attention to the central demonstration in Tel Aviv, which was attended by about 100,000 people.

Peru

In one day, at least 58 people were injured in anti-government protests in Peru.

Some of them were hospitalized with broken arms and legs, eye and stomach injuries.

Demonstrations across the country have been going on for more than a month.

The participants of the demonstrations demand the resignation of the new president Dina Baluarte, the dissolution of the parliament, changes to the Constitution and the holding of early elections.

They are also seeking the release of former president Pedro Castillo, who is serving 18 months of pre-trial detention on riot charges, which he denies.

Human rights activists accuse the army and the police of using firearms.

The police claim that the protesters are armed and using improvised explosive devices.

A state of emergency has been introduced in six regions out of 25, and citizens' rights are limited.

The President of Peru, Dina Baluarte, promised to punish those involved in the riots and to strengthen measures "against vandals".

Baluarte offered to hold early elections in April 2024 and repeatedly stated that she could not satisfy other demands of the protesters.

Spain

About 30,000 people came out on January 21 in Madrid for a protest against the government and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

In particular, they oppose the government's decision to change the article of the Spanish criminal code that convicted many leaders of the Catalan independence movement, which led to a significant reduction in punishment.

In addition, they doubt that the government is able to protect the country from the economic crisis, rising prices for energy and products.

France

Another mass rally against the pension reform is being held in Paris, organized by the left-wing party "Unhurried France" (LFI) and youth organizations.

The riots started during a demonstration against the pension reform, which is being held in Paris by activists of youth movements and French political parties, reports our correspondent from the scene.

During the demonstrations, riots broke out here and there: hooligans smashed a bank window and an ATM, and also set a garbage can on fire.


The BFM TV channel, with reference to the police prefecture, reports that the police have detained three people who have confiscated prohibited items.

The country's authorities plan to start a pension reform this year.

The project envisages an annual increase of the retirement age by three months.

By 2030, he should reach 64 years.

Russia

In Moscow, Ukrainians detained Ekaterina Varenyk, who went on a solitary picket with the placard "Ukraine is not our enemy, but our brothers" at the Lesa monument.

This is reported by "AVD-Info" with reference to her parents.

Kateryna Varenik is in the police department, where she is being charged with discrediting the army and disobeying the police.

From Melbourne to Reykjavik

On Friday and Saturday, actions in support of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and other Russian political prisoners were held in dozens of countries around the world.

Buenos Aires.

At a rally in support of Navalny

On January 17, 2021, Alexei Navalny returned to Russia from Germany, where he was treated after being poisoned by "Novichok".

Upon his return, criminal cases, courts and prison awaited him.

Actions in support of Navalny took place in Argentina, Iceland, Australia, Germany, Serbia, and other countries.