Geneva police use force as G7 protest escalates into violence
Summary
Police in Geneva used tear gas and water cannons to control violent clashes during a mostly peaceful protest against the G7 summit held nearby in Evian, France. Around 20,000 people marched peacefully, but some groups broke away, causing damage and setting cars on fire near the United Nations European headquarters.Key Facts
- About 20,000 people protested in Geneva against the G7 summit in Evian.
- The protest was mostly peaceful, with people carrying Palestinian flags and climate banners.
- Some protesters wearing black clothes broke off from the main group and caused violence.
- These violent protesters smashed barriers, attacked buildings, and set cars on fire.
- Police said about 600 members of the "Black Bloc" group were involved in the violence.
- The G7 summit involves leaders from the world’s richest democracies and started the day after the protest.
- French President Emmanuel Macron hosted US President Donald Trump and other leaders at the summit.
- The summit will focus on the war involving the US and Israel against Iran and on Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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