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Germany, Hamburg:An activist is taken under arrest at the 'Welcome to Hell' demonstration against the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, 7 July 2017. Heavy and violent mass demonstrations took place in several flash points throughout the city as German riot police confronted Anti capitalist and radical left wing groups protesting against the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, from 6 to 9 July 2017.

Groups of masked, black-clad men and far-right activists rampaged through the streets next to the port of Piraeus on Sunday evening during a so called 'Anti-Islamization' protest.
The rally created a " pogrom atmosphere" and at the end they clashed with Greek Police and Coast Guard troops squads, while they were attempting to enter the port gates to reach and attack the refugee makeshift camp of Piraeus.
The gathering was organized by a Greek group named "LEPEN" (Patriotic Union).
"Knife in the heart of every antifa!" was heard from the side of the rally, a slogan referring directly to the murder of the antifascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas by a Golden Dawn member in 2013.
At the same area 24 hours ago, during a similar so called “Anti-Islamization” Protest a cameraman was attacked by a member of the Greek Golden dawn far-right party.
Athens, Piraeus port, Greece, 10 April 2016.

Tunisian police and military forces patrol the border town of Ben Guerdane on March 8, 2016, one day after ISIS militants launched an attack on military barracks in the town. 28 militants were killed in the clashes that also left ten members of Tunisian security forces and seven civilians dead.
Tunisian security forces arrested 17 militants, reportedly connected to ISIS.
Later on Tuesday March 8th, the Tunisian Prime Minister said that the death toll had risen to 55, as security forces once again clashed with militants, killing six.

According to official sources in Tunisia's Defense Ministry, five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, arrived in the Tunisian coastal town of Ben Guerdane, near the Libyan border, in a 4x4.
When Tunisian forces discovered them, they hid in a house inside the town. All five were killed in the raid that ensued, and one civilian was also shot while passing near the scene of the clashes between Tunisian forces and the militants. Two Tunisian army officers were slightly injured.
According to Tunisian officials, the militants were originally from Ben Guerdane.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

Tunisian military and police forces clashed with five gunmen, reportedly ISIS militants, in Ben Guerdane, near Libya, killing all five.

The Libyan Army commanded by General Khalifa Haftar and loyal militias retake ground in the al-Laythi area of central Benghazi. The Libyan troops have forced ISIS fighters to retreat and leave their positions in the area after fierce battles.
The video also shows civilians of al-Laythi celebrating in the streets, carrying signs with pictures of the Libyan Army commander General Haftar.

February 28, 2016
Benghazi, Libya
Fighters of the Zawiya Martyrs Battalion, backed by the Libyan Army and other militias loyal to General Khalifa Haftar, clash with ISIS fighters in the Assabiri area in western Benghazi. It is one of the last areas in Benghazi where ISIS fighters still have positions.
The Libyan Army led by Haftar and loyal militias were able to retake control over vast areas of Benghazi and drive ISIS fighters to leave the positions.

Video shot from the Turkish side of the border showing smoke rising over Kobane, Syria as Kurdish YPG forces clash with Islamic State fighters.

The image of the masked protestor, with their fiery eyes and fist in the air is one of the most iconic images in popular culture. This character has become romanticized, demonized, idolized, and oftentimes misunderstood. The upheaval that has taken place around the world, especially in the last four years, has both reinforced and broken this stereotype.
But who are those who take to the streets? Why do they do it? What do they want?
A procession of women in Nigeria, marching together with placards reading “Bring Back Our Girls”, has a considerably different tone than the charged clashes between riot police and anarchists in Greece. A candlelight vigil held by journalists in Lebanon in solidarity with Charlie Hebdo does not have the same risk of deadly violence as villagers and farmers confronting trigger-happy gunmen in Syria. And a group of concerned citizens voicing their discontent with the privatization of a public beach does not have the same high social and political stakes as those trying to overthrow an authoritarian regime.
However, despite vast differences in context and situation, those who take to the streets often share a common drive to stand up for ideas they believe in. For many, there is a common belief that by taking to the streets and making their voices public, they can influence change in their world.

Protesters and police face off in the streets in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution. The protest brought large parts of the city to a standstill.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles on 4 May 2015, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

Lines for the petrol station snake out onto the main road. Fuel shortages have been common as the city shut down due to the ongoing unrest.

A protester blocks a road with a bonfire. Roadblocks lined the streets of Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests.

Over 500 students took refuge outside the US embassy in Bujumbura after the University closed, citing concern for their safety.

Over 500 students took refuge outside the US embassy in Bujumbura after the University closed, citing concern for their safety.

Protesters and police face off in the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters and police face off in the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

A protester in the streets of Bujumbura.

Protesters take to the streets in Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests.

Police and protesters face off in the streets of Bujumbura.

Road blocks and burnt out cars line the streets of Musaga, Bujumbura.

Burnt cars line the roads in Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests against President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Police and protesters face off in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

May 4, 2015
Aden, Yemen
Video shows fighters from the Popular Committees militias, which are loyal to Yemeni president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, fighting Houthi militias to retake Aden International Airport.
SHOTLIST AND TRANSCRIPT
Wide of pro-Hadi fighter firing heavy machine gun. NAT Sound (Arabic) fighters shouting “God is greatest!”
Wide of pro-Hadi fighters resting beside a tank
Wide of pro-Hadi fighter firing heavy machine gun
Wide of pro-Hadi fighters resting beside a tank
SOUNDBITE (Arabic, Man) Abu Qaed al-Daleyi, A commander of the Southern Popular Committees
00:26 – 00:50
“At 6 am we moved on the international airport of Aden and there was a confrontation between us and Houthi rebels. We went it and I was the first to be hit…”
Wide of smoke rising from area surrounding airport
Medium of pro-Hadi fighter firing a rifle
Wide of tanks hoisting south Yemeni flags
Wide of pro-Hadi fighters resting
Wide of pro-Hadi fighter walking on a highway while smoke can be seen in the distance ahead

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.

During a scheduled Pegida demonstration and subsequent march through downtown Copenhagen under heavy protection by police and anti-riot vehicles, 100+ anti-Pegida protesters attempted to disrupt the demonstration and block the march. As Pegida marched police and anti-pegida protesters clashed.