Curfew Declared in Ta’ana as Anti-Immigrant Protests Turn Violent
Protests in Mitallduk have continued to escalate throughout the day, with tens of thousands of marching through the streets of the capital, Ta’ana. Protestors are calling for a halt to the planned court-martial of five Mitalldukish soldiers involved in the Coastal Crossing shooting incident. The demonstration began peacefully but has turned increasingly confrontational, with clashes between protestors and police reported near the government district.
In the early hours of this morning riot police were deployed to contain the unrest, using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protestors. Several major intersections and public squares have been cordoned off as the authorities attempt to regain control. The protesters are chanting anti-immigrant slogans and carrying signs supporting Ya’oran Gallai, who has emerged as a leading voice against the planned court-martial. The police response has been met with further defiance from the crowd, leading to more intense confrontations.