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‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Around World as Truckers Lead Fight Against Mandates

‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Around World as Truckers Lead Fight Against Mandates
Supporters of the Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions in front of Parliament of Canada, in Ottawa, Canada, on Jan. 28, 2022. Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
2/7/2022|Updated: 2/7/2022

Following the lead of Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups forming in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Ottawa protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” aims to do away with Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates that affect truckers working between the United States and Canada. On Feb. 6, the mayor of Ottawa declared an emergency, while police started making arrests and seizing the truckers’ fuel.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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