Chelsea Manning is an American activist and whistleblower who leaked classified military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks, and who has since become a prominent advocate for transparency and LGBTQ+ rights.
Protesters in New York and other cities have been detained during demonstrations against US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East. Chelsea Manning and around 90 others have been detained. The protests oppose strikes on Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, amid ongoing conflicts and US support for Israel. The demonstrations are linked to broader regional tensions.