[9 Photos] — September 10, 2014
Category: Reportage
Aboriginal tribes protest against the Taiwanese government
On a grim day in Taipei on October 9, 2011, the members of various aboriginal peoples of Taiwan gather in front of the Presidential Palace to voice their anger against the government’s occupation of aboriginal land as well as against the repression of languages and culture (photo series).
Omi Wilang of the Atayal explains the upcoming ritual of a headhunt to the press, while the police blocks the passage to the Presidential Office:
An Amis shaman (left) sings a traditional song to prepare the headhunt against the evil spirits that cause harm to the tribe:
The protesters launch the hunt against the Presidential Office in order to drive away bad spirits:
The warriors attack their prey, a flag of the Republic of China (i.e., Taiwan):
At the end of the day the police forces are left behind puzzled (Presidential Office in the background):
Train Drivers protest in Toulouse
French train drivers protest against the planned abolishment of certain privileges in Toulouse, France.
Burning flags during a demonstration against the Gaza War
A group of agitated youths burn flags during a protest against the Gaza War in early 2009 (Toulouse, France).
Airbus employees protest in Toulouse against the relocation of the A320
Airbus employees of the company’s factory in Toulouse, France, protest against the relocation of the A320 production to Hamburg.
Police forces approach a burning barricade
A group of CRS anti-riot police forces approaches a burning barricade during protests against Jean-Marie Le Pen in Toulouse, France.