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Zawya
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Statement on recent demonstrations, incendiary rhetoric and rumors against United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) affirms its uncompromising respect for the right of all citizens to demonstrate peacefully and to express their views freely. Direct engagement with the Libyan people is a cornerstone of our work, and we are always prepared to meet, engage in discussions and listen to the views of the Libyan people which includes listening to the concerns of peaceful protesters. We have had protests outside our premises on a number of occasions and we receive their petitions as has been the practice with all previous demonstrations and will continue to do so. Recently on Tuesday UNSMIL met with a group of protestors at its premises to listen to their demands and concerns, and we were able to have a mutually respectful discussion. However, UNSMIL is dismayed by statements purportedly from some Libyan political figures that appear to encourage not just demonstrations but going further to actively encourage unlawful actions against UN personnel and property. UNSMIL has always welcomed constructive criticism; however, incitement campaigns and rumors being waged against the Mission could also be an indication of an effort to undermine the advancement of any progress toward the development of a political process, which is aimed at the holding of national elections and unified institutions to achieve lasting peace and stability in Libya. We remind all parties of their obligation to maintain the peaceful character of any demonstration, and refrain from actions, and to commit to resolving differences through constructive dialogue. UNSMIL also recalls the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations and the relevant agreement concluded between the United Nations and the Libyan authorities, which guarantee the inviolability of United Nations premises. All parties are urged to respect the inviolability of United Nations premises, its personnel, and its property and assets in accordance with international law. UNSMIL remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting a Libyan-led political process for the benefit of all Libyan people and will continue to monitor all developments closely. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Raoul issues guidance for protesters
As people in Chicago, Los Angeles and cities around the nation peacefully protest unlawful policies and orders issued by the Trump administration, Attorney General Kwame Raoul released guidance to help them do so safely. Raoul's 'Know Your Rights Advisory: Safely Participating in Peaceful Protests in Illinois' is available on the Attorney General's website to help Illinois residents understand their rights and responsibilities while participating in protected First Amendment protests. Raoul also issued a guidance summary to ensure local law enforcement officials understand key provisions of the Illinois TRUST Act, which generally prohibits state and local law enforcement from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement. 'It is impossible to ignore the widespread injustice taking place around the nation at the direction of the Trump administration, and it is incumbent upon all of us to speak out and protest these egregious abuses of power. However, protesters have a responsibility to follow the law and express their views peacefully,' Raoul said. 'Acts of violence, destruction of property and obstruction of law enforcement are unacceptable, and local law enforcement is responsible for addressing such acts. Local law enforcement officers in Illinois have already shown that they are fully capable of protecting protesters, the public and free speech," he added. Raoul encouraged citizens to know their rights. "I encourage people to review the 'Know Your Rights Advisory' on my office's website before participating in a demonstration. This moment demands that we all use our voices in protest, but it is up to protesters and local law enforcement officers together to maintain public safety at such demonstrations,' he said. The right to free speech and peaceable assembly protected by the First Amendment includes the right to participate in protests, marches and demonstrations. However, protesters are responsible for expressing their views peacefully and obeying orders issued by local law enforcement. Physical violence, destruction of property, criminal trespass onto private property or other criminal activities are not protected by the First Amendment. Local law enforcement officers may take appropriate crowd management and traffic control measures if needed. Attorney General Raoul is also reminding demonstrators that it is a federal crime to assault, intimidate or interfere with an officer or employee of the U.S. government while performing official duties, or to obstruct or impede a federal civil immigration enforcement operation. Illinois' TRUST Act generally prohibits local law enforcement from participating in civil immigration enforcement. Although the law does not prevent local law enforcement officers from taking action to maintain peace and ensure public safety in their jurisdictions, officers must respect the constitutional and civil rights of all individuals at all times. Local law enforcement officers may not stop, arrest or detain anyone based solely on citizenship or immigration status. The Attorney General's 'Know Your Rights Advisory: Safely Participating in Peaceful Protests in Illinois' and 'Guidance Summary: Key Provisions of the Illinois TRUST Act' contain more information and are available to all on the Attorney General's website. Raoul urges anyone who believes their rights or someone else's rights are being violated to remain calm, document all relevant information and do not use force or otherwise resist arrest. Individuals who need to report alleged civil rights violations or alleged violations of the TRUST Act by law enforcement should contact the Attorney General's Civil Rights Bureau by calling 1-877-581-3692 or by emailing civilrights@
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Activists to rally throughout Michigan to protest parade, Trump policies
Throughout Michigan, groups are set to gather Saturday to protest various Trump administration policies and to draw attention from a military parade and festival in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. Rallies are scheduled throughout metro Detroit and dozens of other cities in the state, from Midland to Muskegon and Milan to Marquette. An estimated 2,000 protests under the No Kings banner are expected nationwide. In Michigan, the group said its largest protests in metro Detroit will be in Detroit, from 1-4 p.m., at 1130 Clark Ave.; Ferndale, 1-3 p.m., at 9 Mile and Woodward; and Troy from noon-4 p.m. at Rochester and Big Beaver. Elsewhere in the state, the big rallies are expected to be in Lansing, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol; Grand Rapids, 10-11:30 a.m. at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, and then noon-2 p.m., at Rosa Parks Circle; and Traverse City, noon-3 p.m. at F and M Park. Saturday, on WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), Michigan's political leaders called for peaceful protests. Attorney General Dana Nessel and the head of the Michigan Republican Party, Jim Runestad, a state senator from White Lake, urged groups to avoid violence. Protesting has long been a part of American history, going back to the Boston Tea Party. Saturday's protests — which No Kings organizers have said are intended to be peaceful and have steered clear of the capital — are coming on the heels of violence in Los Angeles and the president's repeated calls for law and order. In some states, officials are preparing for the demonstrations by beefing up law enforcement's presence, and in two states — Texas and Missouri — readying National Guard troops in case violence breaks out. Activists point out that the military parade with thousands of troops and tanks coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, and warn that crackdowns appear to be moving America toward authoritarianism. Protest arrests began Friday in Washington, D.C., with Capitol Police taking dozens of people demonstrating against the parade into custody on the steps of the Capitol, according to news reports and social media posts. That protest, news reports said, was organized by Veterans for Peace. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Activists to rally throughout Michigan to protest parade, Trump policies
Fox News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
DAN GAINOR: 7 of the liberal media's craziest LA riots moment
As the recent Los Angeles riots escalated into looting, arson, attacks on police and finally a Democrat-ordered curfew, the major news media had one major message to tell us – that everything was "mostly peaceful." In a repeat of an embarrassing moment from the last time the left threw a violent national temper tantrum, the press once again downplayed or flat out lied about the nature of what was going on. It didn't matter how they said it, the talking points were out, the riots were "peaceful" again. Forget those burning cars, looted businesses and acts of violence. Even Mayor Karen Bass admitted things got bad. That's just one of the embarrassing nuggets from the latest round of leftist violence. Here's a list of my top seven remarkable moments. Outlet after outlet has slipped the word "peaceful" into their coverage of the violent riots. There's The New York Times with "largely peaceful" twice in the same story and one more "peaceful" for good measure. Reuters said, "largely peaceful," too. "The View," scarily an actual ABC News program, had host Whoopi Goldberg claim, "it's been peaceful for days." Over at CNN, they said people were there to protest, "initially peacefully." Even wars are initially peaceful. Till they aren't. The Washington Post called the protests "muted," and, honestly, we'd all love to see rioters muted or even gagged. Sometime comedian Jon Stewart went with, "peaceful protesters, mixed with anarchists and vandals." Then, invoking the meme from the last rioting, NPR said, "mostly peaceful." Just what you expect from an allegedly mostly neutral outlet. So did CBS News and Axios, etc. You don't see news stories saying Fourth of July parades are mostly peaceful, because they're legit peaceful. And journalists don't have to lie to make people think that. Overall, the Media Research Center (my former workplace) found 211 examples of CNN and MSNBC personalities using the "peaceful" party line. And they've only just begun. "The View" returns to the list, whining about the dangers of "militarizing" the protests by sending in the National Guard. Host Whoopi Goldberg repeatedly called for "states' rights" like Democrats did in the 1860s. Typically unhinged Sunny Hostin warned about policing "Americans' protest activity." She neglected to note that the Guard was sent in because of the actions of non-citizens. Then came the kicker. Hostin continued that, "an army turned inside to police its citizens can cause chaos and fascism." Goldberg added, "Civil war." Hostin responded, "And civil war." The idea that enforcing the law could lead to civil war is the kind of threat Marxists make. If you try to make me obey the law, I will break more laws. Every protest, it seems, has one memorable quote. This time it comes from ABC7 Los Angeles. They were getting a live report and watching scenes of cars burning, when anchor Jory Rand cautioned not about rioters, but about police. "It could turn very volatile if you move law enforcement in there in the wrong way, and turn what is just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn into a massive confrontation and altercation between officers and demonstrators," he said. It's almost like you can picture rioters cooking S'mores over roasting Waymo cars. CNN co-anchor Dana Bash, D-Bedlam, did what the left always does. She blamed Trump. On her show, "Inside Politics With Dana Bash," she ranted, "I know this is a promise that he gave on the campaign trail to do whatever he could to deport illegal immigrants," she said. Then she bashed a Trump post, saying, "But what you just posted is basically an arsonist saying, 'I better call the fire department because they got to come in fast to get the flames out." She concluded with, "That seems like what's going on." This is especially clueless considering the numerous instances of actual arson going on in LA. They're so bad that Waymo had to suspend ride service in the area after five of its cars were burned. That should be the kind of arson Bash was criticizing. Of course, it wasn't. CNN's tiny voice of the resistance, Brian Stelter, did his best to try and minimize the violence and arson. He tweeted, "Offline, in real-world Los Angeles, most Angelenos are having a perfectly normal day. But online, the fires and riots are still raging. Seeking clicks, clout and chaos, unvetted social media accounts are preying on fears about where last weekend's clashes will lead…" He's almost rejecting the concept of journalism. (Well, it is CNN.) Don't report on that triple murder, most people nearby weren't harmed. Don't report on the Ukraine war, most of Europe isn't under attack. Skip your COVID-19 coverage, most people didn't die. It's like an English 8000 level class in rationalization. The media never ignore the narrative. The one they are pushing this time is that absentee Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom gained ground as a leader of the resistance. "Morning Joe" gave nine words to border czar Tom Homan warning politicians not to interfere with immigration enforcement, "I'll say it about anyone. You cross that line." What followed was over a minute and a half of Newsom PR quotes trying to sound tough, including, "He's a tough guy. He knows where to find me." Other outlets were just a bit less obvious. CNN ran with, "Newsom and California confront Trump with a potential blueprint for Democrats." Politico has done its darnedest to make this a big moment for the California governor. "Newsom's speech rallies anti-Trump movement," read one headline. "Newsom's speech rallies anti-Trump movement," went another. Go watch a clip of both people and message me if you think Newsom is more macho. The print press certainly embarrasses itself on every major news topic. The Times wrote an editorial claiming, "Trump Calling Troops Into Los Angeles Is the Real Emergency." Not the rioting, looting, burning and violence, but trying to stop it. The Post ran a letter headline claiming, "'He's waging a war on us': As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city." Yes, blame Trump. Except he's not the one burning Waymos, looting an Apple store or throwing stones off an overpass at police.
CBS News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Denton County sheriff warns protesters: "Cross the line and it will be met with consequences"
As protests continue across North Texas, one sheriff is making it clear that while peaceful demonstrations are protected, any acts of violence or property damage will be met with swift consequences. Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree posted a strongly worded message on social media this week, emphasizing his department's preparedness and willingness to act. Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree Denton County "The citizens of Denton County pay me to keep the peace ... they also pay me to kick some a** if necessary," Murphree said in a Facebook post. As of Friday evening, the post had received more than 2,100 reactions, 240 comments and 1,000 shares. Four of the at least 15 "No Kings" anti-Trump protests planned in North Texas are scheduled to take place in Denton County: Denton Denton Square – 110 W. Hickory St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Denton Square – 110 W. Hickory St. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Frisco FM 423 and Old Newman Road 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. FM 423 and Old Newman Road 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Flower Mound FM 1171 sidewalks between FM 2499 and Morriss Road 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. FM 1171 sidewalks between FM 2499 and Morriss Road 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sanger Sanger Square – Sanger 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Murphree's full statement reads as follows: "The right to peaceful assembly is a sacred right guaranteed to all Americans. Let me be clear, this is not California. We will not tolerate destruction of property, nor will we stand idly by and allow it to take place. "Any violence towards any of my officers will be met with force. If my officers feel they are in imminent danger of death or injury the violence will be met with deadly force. We will protect the life and property of our citizens. We will protect our lives. "My deputies have been advised to not back down to do their duty and arrest those who violate the law. The citizens of Denton County pay me to keep the peace ... they also pay me to kick some a** if necessary. Protest til your hearts content. Cross the line and it will be met with consequences." Murphree, a former Texas Ranger, has been the Denton County sheriff since 2017. He was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024.
