Groups of masked protesters confronted police during the afternoon, throwing bottles, stones, fireworks and other projectiles. Officers responded with tear gas and water cannon as tensions escalated. A vehicle caught fire close to the protest route, several buildings were reportedly damaged and authorities ordered demonstrators to disperse as unrest spread through parts of the city.
The violence followed a march that had begun peacefully under intense summer heat. Organisers brought together environmental campaigners, feminist groups, supporters of Palestinian rights and anti-globalisation activists to protest against G7 policies and call for social and environmental reforms.
According to Geneva police, around 20,000 people took part in the rally, making it one of the largest demonstrations seen in Switzerland in recent years. Marchers gathered near several international institutions, including the United Nations headquarters, carrying banners critical of world leaders and demanding political change.
The disturbances came as Swiss and French authorities deployed thousands of security personnel ahead of the three-day G7 summit, which opens in Évian on 15 June. Leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East and broader global economic challenges.
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EuronewsIndependentCenter6 days agoProtesters clashed with police in Geneva during a demonstration against the G7 summit and global policies. The protest, attended by approximately 20,000 people, included environmentalists, feminists, Palestinian rights advocates, and anti-globalization activists. The demonstration began peacefully but turned violent as protesters threw objects at officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. The unrest occurred amid heightened security measures for the upcoming G7 summit.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the events without overtly favoring any side. It describes both the actions of the protesters and the response of law enforcement, while also providing context about the purpose of the demonstration and the G7 summit. There is no evident ideological framing
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