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Thousands protest G7 in Geneva, clashing with police ahead of summit
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Thousands protest G7 in Geneva, clashing with police ahead of summit

From PBS NewsHour · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of protesters in Geneva clashed with police, setting a car on fire and smashing bank windows ahead of a G7 summit in France.
  • Demonstrators from various groups marched against the G7, with police using tear gas in response to projectiles.
  • Swiss and French authorities deployed thousands of police for the summit, implementing travel restrictions and security measures due to potential unrest.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Geneva on Sunday, clashing with police and causing damage to property as they voiced their opposition to the G7 summit. The protest, which saw a car set ablaze and bank windows smashed, drew a diverse crowd including environmentalists, feminists, and anti-imperialist groups.

Police responded to projectiles thrown by demonstrators with tear gas, while firefighters tackled a burning car near the march route. Geneva police reported an estimated 7,000 participants in the march. Authorities have not yet indicated the number of arrests.

No G7

— ProtesterA boat with a sail reading 'No G7' floated by the protest.

Security for the three-day summit, starting Monday in Evian-les-Bains, France, has been significantly heightened, with thousands of Swiss and French police deployed. Road closures, bans on unauthorized gatherings, and financial support for affected businesses are in place. Many shops have boarded up their storefronts as a precaution, recalling damage from a similar summit in 2003. Only a limited number of border crossings will remain open.

Antisemitic never; anti-Zionist always

— ProtesterSigns with this slogan were visible among the crowd.
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