AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Protester Running From Riot Police' meme features an image of a young protester wearing a beanie, caught mid-run from a riot police officer who is equipped with a baton and shield. The sense of urgency and action is palpable in the movement and facial expressions depicted in the image.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme is based on a photograph taken by Gleb Garanich for Reuters. The photo was initially published on December 19, 2010, capturing a dramatic moment during protests in Minsk, Belarus. These protests erupted in response to the presidential election results. The photograph is available in a gallery by Welt and further context is provided by Spiegel.^[1]

Origin: 2010