Switzerland: Clashes between protesters and police against G7 - Attacks on UN offices and buildings

Protests against the G7 summit turned violent near the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, as demonstrators clashed with police. The confrontations occurred on the eve of the Group of Seven leaders' meeting in Évian, France.

Journalists reported that protesters hurled bottles, stones, and firecrackers at the police. In response, law enforcement deployed tear gas. The unrest saw a Tesla car set ablaze and windows smashed at United Nations offices. Other buildings, including those housing PricewaterhouseCoopers and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), were also targeted.

The demonstration initially began peacefully, drawing an estimated 20,000 participants. Protesters stated their objective was to voice opposition to the G7, which they view as a symbol of concentrated political and economic power. The article also notes recent concerns about inequality, referencing Elon Musk, a Tesla owner and advisor to the U.S. president, becoming the world's first trillionaire.