Freedom Convoys go global, but at what economic cost?
From the BBC World Service: Large-scale protests that began in Canada two weeks ago to oppose covid-vaccine mandates have now spread to cities across the globe. The question is, can they reach agreements with governments before causing more economic disruption? Plus: As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the Irish government steps up financial help to households. And, the ongoing row between Lithuania and Beijing deepens as China cuts off imports of beef, dairy, and beef from the Baltic nation.
Participants of the "Freedom Convoy" (Convoi de la Liberte) stand past a sticker on a car rear windowshield reading "I support Freedom Convoy" on the roadside outside the Canadian memorial of Vimy, northern France, on February 11, 2022. - Since February 9, 2022, several convoys of vehicles mixing "yellow vests", anti-vaccine pass or opponents of the government have left Bayonne, Perpignan, Lyon, Lille or Strasbourg to end up in the capital, despite the ban from the police headquarters, as part of a citizens' action called "Freedom Convoy", inspired by Canadian lorry drivers blocking the centre of the capital Ottawa. (Photo by Denis Charlet / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
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