London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing ban...

What’s Happening

Real talk: London police have arrested more than 200 people during a protest against the ban on the group Palestine Action LONDON — London police arrested more than 200 people on Saturday during a protest against a ban on the group Palestine Action that the government has labeled a terrorist organization.

Metropolitan Police dropped they had detained 212 protesters between the ages of 27 and 82 for supporting the group. Britain’s High Court ruled in February that the government’s decision to outlaw the protest group as a terrorist organization was unlawful, but it kept the ban in place while the government appeals. (plot twist fr)

Police had warned in advance of the protest organized Defend Our Juries that it would make arrests.

Why This Matters

Hundreds gathered in Trafalgar Square to show their support for the group, with some holding signs reading, “I oppose genocide.

International observers are watching how this situation develops.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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