Trump Vs Zelensky, From the Screen to the Streets, Gen Z protests from Paris to Dehli
In India, the Cockroach movement felt the crushing boot of the state this week. Thousands of Gen Z protesters were rounded up and detained in sports stadiums and community halls turned into makeshift detention centres, while the movement’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested on arrival. A mass demonstration over alleged voter fraud was effectively crushed before it could begin.And Abdijeet has…
In India, Gen Z protesters were detained in sports stadiums and community halls as the Cockroach movement faced crackdown over alleged voter fraud. Narendra Modi's government justified the measures, claiming they were necessary for civilian protection in the capital, but faces accusations of prioritizing repression over democracy. The UN Human Rights Office urged authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, tensions between President Zelensky and President Trump escalated. Zelensky criticized Trump's decision to make a diesel deal with the Kremlin ahead of the US Midterm elections, calling it "weak" and suggesting Trump had chosen the "other side." Trump, for his part, expressed a desire to replace Zelensky and warned against striking Russian refineries.
He also announced an energy ceasefire, claiming it had been agreed upon by both sides, but the agreement did not materialize. Zelensky continued to seek solidarity and a solution in Europe.
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