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The United Nations has called for urgent joint efforts to prevent further militarization amid ongoing anti-ICE protests (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Â in Los Angeles. The unrest follows mass demonstrations against U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and an escalating law enforcement response.
UN Secretary-General’s statementÂ
Deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq emphasized the importance of collaboration among local, state, and federal authorities to de-escalate the growing tension. Farhan Haq said, “We certainly hope that all parties on the ground will de-escalate the situation. We do not want to see any further militarization of this situation, and we encourage the parties at the local, state, and federal levels to work to do that.”
The situation took a troubling turn on Sunday when Australia’s ‘9News’ U.S. reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet during coverage of the protests in Los Angeles. The incident has drawn strong international reaction.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese StatementÂ
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the attack and said his government had contacted the U.S. over the matter. He stated, “I spoke with Lauren (Tomasi, Nine News reporter) this morning and she’s going ok, she’s pretty resilient I’ve got to say. But that footage was horrific. That was the footage of an Australian journalist doing what journalists do at their very best, at their very best, which is to go into an environment that’s not comfortable but where in L.A., it is not unreasonable to think that she would not have been targeted with a rubber bullet. It is not unreasonable to think that she could go about her coverage. Clearly, as people can see the footage, clearly identified as media and so we have already raised these issues with the U.S. administration. We don’t find it acceptable that it occurred and we think the role of the media is particularly important.”
U.S. President Trump Sends 2,000 More Troops to Los Angeles
Earlier on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated the federal response, deploying an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines. Trump vowed that protesters opposing immigration arrests “would be hit harder than ever.”
Democrats labeled the move an unnecessary provocation
The growing crisis has further strained the relationship between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Tensions peaked after Trump suggested he supported Newsom’s arrest—an idea Newsom slammed as authoritarian. Newsom also criticized the National Guard deployment, calling it “deranged,” while Democrats labeled the move an unnecessary provocation.
The situation remains tenseÂ
Over the past two days, at least 56 people have been arrested in Los Angeles, and five officers sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, approximately 60 people were arrested in related protests in San Francisco. The situation remains tense as international concerns mount and domestic political battles intensify.
