Tag: Palestine protests
Palestine genocide protesters in NZ condemn ‘Balfour betrayal’
By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report
Speakers at a pro-Palestine rally in Auckland’s downtown Te Komititanga Square today recalled the 1917 colonial “Balfour...
Protesters condemn Luxon govt for failing to condemn illegal war on Iran
By David Robie, Asia Pacific Report
New Zealand’s government was taken to task today for its lack of a principled stand against Israel’s Gaza genocide...
Activists tell of ‘apocalyptic’ ecocide on top of Israel’s Gaza genocide at rally
By David Robie, Asia Pacific Report
Two Extinction Rebellion activists joined the speakers today at an Auckland protest over Israel’s genocide and ecocide in Gaza...
Luxon ‘grow a spine’ chants as big rallies call for NZ to recognise Palestine state
Asia Pacific Report
“Grow a spine for Palestine!” was a frequent theme among about 5000 people protesting in the heart of New Zealand’s largest city...
Palestine protesters march on TVNZ, accuse broadcaster of bias on Gaza
Asia Pacific Report
About 1000 pro-Palestinian protesters marked World Press Freedom Day — May 3 — today by marching on the public broadcaster Television New...
Gaza genocide protesters welcome ceasefire but will fight on for justice
Asia Pacific Report
About 200 demonstrators gathered in the heart of New Zealand’s biggest city Auckland today to welcome the Gaza ceasefire due to come...