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Protest Against U.S. Venezuela Intervention Sparks Arrests in Sydney

1/7/2026

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On January 5, 2026, three people were arrested in Sydney at a protest against U.S. intervention in Venezuela, despite a police ban.
A woman wore a jacket reading "globalise the intifada" and said police could not cite a law banning the slogan.
About 300 attendees joined, with counter-protesters present.
The NSW government is considering hate speech laws that may ban phrases like "globalise the intifada," prompting concerns about civil liberties.

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Story summary

On January 5, 2026, three people were arrested in Sydney at a protest against U.S. intervention in Venezuela, despite a police ban.
A woman wore a jacket reading "globalise the intifada" and said police could not cite a law banning the slogan.
About 300 attendees joined, with counter-protesters present.
The NSW government is considering hate speech laws that may ban phrases like "globalise the intifada," prompting concerns about civil liberties.