an Estimated 2000 to 4000 people gathered in the afternoon in Bern for a rally against racism, which in a series of demonstrations all over the world. The police had the unauthorised occasion, so far, unmolested.
most of The participants followed the call of the organizers and appeared dressed in black to the rally at the Federal court. Again and again Black is chant “lives matter”, so “the life of the Black count”. This is in memory of the death of Geoge Floyd two weeks ago during a police control in the United States. Many rally participants wore masks.
Also in Zurich many people domonstrierten. Several thousand mainly young participants marched with the blessing of the police across the city centre.
almost without exception, black-clad protesters sampled in the field prior to 14 clock on the six-ringing place. They were holding signs in the height with inscriptions such as “White silence is violence” or “Black lives matter”. Again and again they chanted the Slogan “No justice No peace.”
police urged the audience several times-friendly, to waive the “event”. This was prohibited by the Covid-regulation of the Federal Council. The police expressed at the same time understanding for the concerns of the demonstrators.
a quarter to 14 at the police Relented then. The Demonstration would be tolerated, provided they remain peaceful. For the parade Route had been staked out and secured.
The black-clad cortege moved then chanting over the Quai bridge at the Bürkliplatz and the Bahnhofstrasse. Against 15 clock, the demonstrators reached the parade square and moved on.
The procession was peaceful, like a news Agency Keystone SDA on site showed. Your concern did the largest part of participants are white, however, strongly manifest.
several Times, the protesters kneeled to remember the African-American George Floyd. The death of the African-American during a police operation in the United States had triggered protests in Europe.
In St. Gallen were received according to the city police St. Gallen waetwa 1100 people on the street. In Lucerne, there were several Hundred.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Federal government because of the Coronavirus pandemic, only rallies with up to 300 people are allowed. It is the second week in Switzerland in a row with rallies against police violence and racism.
(SDA)
