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Greta Thunberg Arrested in London Over Sign Backing Banned Palestine Action

Police say the detention relates to a poster endorsing a proscribed group under UK terrorism law.

Overview

  • City of London Police said a 22-year-old was detained on suspicion of breaching terrorism law by displaying a poster supporting a banned organisation.
  • Photographs and video from the event show Thunberg holding a sign that reads, “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide.”
  • Officers reported a building at the protest site was damaged with hammers and red paint, and they arrested a man and another woman.
  • The demonstration targeted an insurance company in central London that activist groups say provides services to Elbit SystemsUK arm.
  • Palestine Action was designated a terrorist organisation in July, and ongoing detentions and reported hunger strikes are drawing scrutiny from rights advocates.