US EditionEighteen Police Officers Injured At Pro-Palestinian Rally In Bern: Police
- On Oct 11, an unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern drew around 5,000 people near Bern's main railway station and Federal Palace, leading to clashes after police surrounded demonstrators.
- Protesters, acting in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire, joined pro-Palestinian groups and left-wing movements, including Swiss Climate Strike and Young Communists, while a committee seeks a referendum to force Swiss recognition of Palestine.
- Authorities reported 20 people injured, including 18 police officers, with four officers hospitalised, and police processed 536 people at stations before releasing many.
- Officials opened a formal investigation after the clashes, condemning an `unprecedented level of violence`; prosecutors expect to pursue charges while all but one detainee were released.
- Such confrontations are rare in Switzerland, but SRF reported damage likely runs into several million Swiss francs with nine police vehicles heavily damaged and more than 50 properties hit.
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Eighteen Swiss police officers injured in clashes with pro-Palestine protesters
Eighteen police officers and several people were injured after thousands of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of Bern on Saturday, police said on Sunday, adding the demonstration was unauthorised.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in the Swiss capital, Bern, injured 20 people today, including 18 police officers, caused damage worth millions of euros, and 536 people were detained, local police announced today.
Eighteen Swiss Police Officers Injured in Clashes With Pro-Palestine ...
Violent clashes at a pro-Palestinian rally in the Swiss capital of Bern this weekend left 18 law enforcement officers and two protesters injured, and caused extensive property damage, police said Sunday.
More than 5,000 people participated in the demonstration - 18 police officers injured, 536 arrests, see video
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Noticias ao Minuto536 persons were arrested, 18 agents were wounded, four of whom were hospitalized, and 57 damaged buildings, after a peaceful demonstration, with about 5,000 people.
More than 5,000 people took part in the demonstration, which was banned by the authorities of the city of Bern.
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