WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Anti-government protests triggered by the tightening of Poland's strict abortion law took place for an 11th day in the predominantly Catholic nation. People in many cities again disregarded a virus-control restriction limiting public gatherings to no more than five people. Some protesters carried chrysanthemums and memorial candles as reminders that Sunday was All Saints' Day, a national holiday. Poles were unable to visit the graves of their loved ones because the government decided to close all cemeteries due to the fast-spreading virus. Drawing from the slogans on banners and chants from the recent demonstrations, Women's Strike, the group leading the protests, has outlined areas beyond abortion rights that it says need urgent change.

Source: Daily Sun November 01, 2020 20:27 UTC