1.   The protestors claim the support of a former Brazilian government minister sacked for his strong stand on the environment.

2.   Protestors are claiming that proposals to enlarge a trunk road are part of plans to build a new motorway.

3.   Led by Jewish settlers from the West Bank the protestors claim that that Tel Aviv is failing to stop attacks by Palestinians.

4.   The protestors claim the animals are cruelly treated in their transport and prepared for slaughter, particularly in the case of calves in France and the Netherlands.

5.   The protestors claimed that Indian troops had set fire to seven buildings in Pampore on Thursday after coming under attack from Moslem militants.

6.   The protestors claimed the Red Cross had not provided food for the needy.

7.   Mosisili and his Lesotho Congress for Democracy had won the vote by a landslide but the protestors claimed he had rigged the election.

8.   Protestors claim the election is undemocratic and is being manipulated by Beijing.