Pakistan: Hundreds arrested, tear gas fired as female-led protests reach capital

2023-12-22

Pakistan: Hundreds arrested, tear gas fired as female-led protests reach capital

1. Pakistan: Hundreds arrested, tear gas fired as female-led protests reach capital

- Pakistani police tried to disperse female-led protests in Islamabad.

- At least 200 people were arrested, including leader Mahrang Baloch.

- Protesters have been marching against alleged enforced disappearances of men in Balochistan province.

2. Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fines

- Italy's far-right government wants to crack down on schools that scrap Christian nativity scenes to reflect greater religious diversity.

- A draft law seeks to protect the country's cultural roots by promoting traditional celebrations.

- Under this, principals who do not put on navities could be fired.

3. Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

- Feminist figures have criticised French President Emmanuel Macron over defending Gerard Depardieu.

- President Macron said the actor was the target of a manhunt and added that France's highest honour should not be withdrawn from him.

- The actor denies accusations of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women.

1. Pakistan: Hundreds arrested, tear gas fired as female-led protests reach capital

- Pakistani police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse female-led protests in Islamabad on Thursday.

- At least 200 people were arrested, including leader Mahrang Baloch.

- Protesters have been marching across the country for weeks against alleged enforced disappearances of men in Balochistan province.

2. Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fines

- Italy's far-right government is seeking to crack down on schools that scrap Christian nativity scenes in order to reflect greater religious diversity.

- A draft law seeks to protect the country's cultural roots by promoting traditional celebrations.

- Under this, principals who choose not to put on navities could be fired.

3. Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

- Feminist figures have criticised French President Emmanuel Macron over his defence of the actor Gerard Depardieu.

- In an interview, President Macron said the actor was the target of a manhunt and added that France's highest honour should not be withdrawn from him.

- The actor has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women. He denies any wrongdoing.

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