Close Menu
Straightnews

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Police Bust Drug Enclaves in Itu, Arrest 18 in Major Crackdown

    February 23, 2026 --- 7:25 pm

    TV News Anchor Queries party for Recording more votes than Registered Voters

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:43 pm

    Prof Slams UI for Producing 58 First-Class Law graduates in a Session

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:26 pm
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Police Bust Drug Enclaves in Itu, Arrest 18 in Major Crackdown
    • TV News Anchor Queries party for Recording more votes than Registered Voters
    • Prof Slams UI for Producing 58 First-Class Law graduates in a Session
    • Akwa Ibom: Drowning the Jinx of Private Sector Investment
    • The Entry of Prince PapaMighty into Akwa Ibom Music Scene
    • Trump Ignores Supreme Court, Pushes US Global Tariffs To 15%
    • Phone tapping: ‘Withdraw unlawful mass surveillance regulations now’, SERAP Urges Tinubu
    • Eno, Emmanuel in Surprise Reunion at Funeral Grounds    
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Straightnews
    • Home
    • About Us
      • About StraightNews
      • Our Philosophy
      • Editorial Board
    • News
      • Nationwide News
      • Community News
      • Regional News
        • North Central
        • North East
        • North West
        • South East
        • South South
        • South West
    • Nigeria
      • Politics
      • Economy
      • Education
      • Security
      • Energy
      • Agriculture
      • Health
      • Labour
      • Environment
      • Technology
      • Real Estate
      • Transportation
      • Judiciary
      • Electricity
    • Foreign
      • Africa
        • West Africa
        • South Africa
        • North Africa
        • East Africa
      • America
      • Asia
      • Europe
    • Social
      • Photo Gallery
      • Entertainment
      • Events
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Short Stories
      • Lifestyle
      • Relationship
      • Travel
      • Specials
        • Personality Interview
        • Special Reports
        • Profile
    • Articles
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • Essay
    • Sports
    • Contact Us
    Straightnews
    Home»Nigeria»Politics»World Biggest Democracy Under Threat
    Politics

    World Biggest Democracy Under Threat

    straightnewsng.comBy straightnewsng.comNovember 5, 2020 --- 9:35 amUpdated:November 5, 2020 --- 11:26 amNo Comments3 Mins Read
    WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Oregon riot straightnews
    Oregon riot
    Share
    WhatsApp Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    Confusion ensued as hundreds of state police and left-wing protesters were locked in a tense standoff in downtown Portland late Wednesday after rampaging anti-Trump groups smashed shop windows a day after the election, prompting the state governor to activate the National Guard.

    The Multnomah County Sheriff’s office declared a riot and made at least nine arrests, citing “widespread violence” in the city’s downtown area and repeatedly warning it could deploy munitions and tear gas.

    Armed police advanced on demonstrators in unison but there were no clashes, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. The protesters had earlier attended a peaceful rally in a downtown park hosted by a coalition of far-left, anti-capitalist groups featuring lectures and music.
    “In the interest of public safety, Governor Kate Brown, under advice of the Unified Command, has activated the use of the Oregon National Guard to assist local law enforcement,” it said.
    Portland has been the scene of months of clashes between police and protesters, angered at the repeated killings of Black Americans by law enforcement officers across the country.
    Protesters who had gathered by Portland’s river vowed to “protect the results” of Tuesday’s close-run election and held banners proclaiming “Count Every Vote” and “The Vote is Over.

    The Fight Goes On.” “We want Trump out of office, that’s the main focus,” one protest leader told the crowd, to loud cheers. But several of the demonstrators were openly carrying firearms, including rifles, and one anti-racism and anti-imperialism banner showed an image of an assault rifle, with the slogan “We Don’t Want Biden. We Want Revenge.”

    In Nevada, a ‘supporter’ of Trump stormed a press conference to accuse the Democrat of ‘stealing the election while the US presidential election results are still being counted with Joe Biden leading so far, ‘

    Election officials were updating reporters on their progress in counting the votes when a man in a ‘BBQ, beer, freedom’ t-shirt interrupted them to angrily rant about Biden.

    ”As I mentioned, we are not prepared to give that information out,’ the official said, before being interrupted.

    ‘The Biden crime family is stealing the election!’ he yelled. ‘The media is covering it up. We won our freedom for the world. Give us our freedom Joe Biden!

    ‘Joe Biden is covering up this election! He’s stealing it’, he added before walking off.

    Despite no reports of unrest across New York City on Election Day, several arrests were made Wednesday night, November 4, as individuals set fires and clashed with police.

    Some demonstrators took to the streets of Manhattan earlier on Wednesday to support “Count Every Vote.”

    The group was marching toward Washington Square Park after President Trump’s team announced they will file lawsuits in Michigan and Pennsylvania to stop vote counting underway.

    The rally dispersed peacefully, but about an hour later, there were reports of unrest and clashing with police near Leroy Street and 7th Ave in Greenwich Village.

    Police said they arrested at least 20 people.

    (AFP/agencies reports)

    Governor Kate Brown Manhattan Multnomah County Sheriff New York City Oregon National Guard Portland Washington Square Park
    Share. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    straightnewsng.com
    • Website

    Related Posts

    TV News Anchor Queries party for Recording more votes than Registered Voters

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:43 pm

    Eno, Emmanuel in Surprise Reunion at Funeral Grounds    

    February 22, 2026 --- 5:33 pm

    Tinubu Assents Electoral Act, 2026, Says ‘Democracy is Anchored on solid discussions’

    February 19, 2026 --- 1:34 pm

    Comments are closed.

    Search
    Our Picks
    Don't Miss
    Crime

    Police Bust Drug Enclaves in Itu, Arrest 18 in Major Crackdown

    By straightnewsng.comFebruary 23, 2026 --- 7:25 pm0

    Press Release  Akwa Ibom Police Command has busted suspected drug enclaves in Itu Local Government…

    TV News Anchor Queries party for Recording more votes than Registered Voters

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:43 pm

    Prof Slams UI for Producing 58 First-Class Law graduates in a Session

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:26 pm

    Akwa Ibom: Drowning the Jinx of Private Sector Investment

    February 23, 2026 --- 6:03 pm

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

    About Us
    About Us

    The publication is committed to the principles of development journalism. We are prepared to change the public perception that the profession is a harbinger of hate, blackmail, sycophancy, prejudice and falsehood.

    We pledge to use journalism practice to give voice to the voiceless and to give people of all shades of opinions an opportunity to tell their stories.
    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Recent Posts
    • Police Bust Drug Enclaves in Itu, Arrest 18 in Major Crackdown
    • TV News Anchor Queries party for Recording more votes than Registered Voters
    • Prof Slams UI for Producing 58 First-Class Law graduates in a Session
    • Akwa Ibom: Drowning the Jinx of Private Sector Investment
    • The Entry of Prince PapaMighty into Akwa Ibom Music Scene
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
    • Advertise With Us
    © 2026 Straightnews Wire Limited

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.