Protest Violence in Geneva Before G7 Summit
GENEVA: Clashes erupted between protesters and police in Geneva on Sunday, including near the United Nations headquarters, a day before the G7 summit begins in nearby Evian, France. The demonstration initially started peacefully in the afternoon, with thousands of people marching through the city carrying banners reading “No to the G7 and all imperialist alliances!” and “Abort the G7”. Protesters voiced support for Palestinians, climate action, feminism and anti-capitalist ca
Protesters and police clashed in Geneva on Sunday, with demonstrations turning violent near the United Nations headquarters. The event, held a day before the G7 summit in Evian, France, began peacefully with thousands marching and displaying anti-G7 slogans. However, tensions rose when masked groups broke through security, causing property damage and throwing objects at police. Officers used tear gas and water cannons in response. Several buildings, including UN and PwC offices, were targeted. A Tesla was set on fire and spray-painted with anti-rich slogans. Clashes continued into the evening, with protesters chanting anti-police slogans. Police estimated 20,000 people attended, including 600 from the Black Bloc. The unrest echoed past G7 protests, prompting heightened security in Geneva. The No-G7 coalition, involving over 60 groups, organized the event to oppose perceived imperialism and fascism.
The violence highlights growing tensions around global summits and the challenges of managing large-scale protests.
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