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Added on the 22/06/2024 16:04:49 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People gather in central London to protest the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and to show solidarity with Afghans. The Taliban's senior leadership is gathering in the Afghan capital to begin mapping out an "inclusive government", as desperation deepened for tens of thousands still scrambling to leave the country via a chaotic evacuation dubbed one of the most difficult airlifts in history. IMAGES
Hundreds of people participate in a 'Kill the Bill' demonstration in London against the Government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The proposed legislation covers a wide range of issues which would broaden the police's authority for regulating protests. IMAGES
Climate change activists with the Extinction Rebellion group protest outside the Brazilian embassy in London to denounce the inaction of Jair Bolsonaro's government on Amazon deforestation and on fighting the fires ravaging the rainforest for weeks. Official figures show nearly 73,000 forest fires were recorded in Brazil in the first eight months of the year -- the highest number for any year since 2013. Most were in the Amazon. IMAGES
Protesters outside the Israeli embassy in London, wave the Israeli flag and call for the return of the hostages who have been held captive by Hamas since 7 October. The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered its 12 month with little sign of respite for the Palestinian territory or hope for Israeli hostages still held captive. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in the streets of London, in solidarity with the Palestinians, holding flags, banners and chanting slogans. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.