Main events:
Demonstrations continued, with students and workers joining in multiple cities.
Clashes occurred when police attempted to enforce dispersal orders. In some instances, property damage was reported near protest hubs; analysts noted these incidents coincided with heightened security responses, raising questions about whether they were used to justify heavier measures.
Government/official responses:
Officials framed the protesters as “anarchists” or “rioters,” which was cited to justify increased police and military presence.
Some members of parliament condemned violence but maintained that protesters’ demands should be addressed through formal channels.
