Large Anti-Capitalist Protest In Bern Causes No Major Incident

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Around 1,000 people took part in an unauthorised demonstration against capitalism and imperialism in the Swiss capital Bern on Sunday. The police, deployed in large numbers, prevented a march through the city centre. There were no major incidents. Select your language

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The police reached this conclusion on Sunday evening. All roadblocks had been lifted, it announced on X. However, one person had been stopped who felt disturbed by the demonstration and was carrying several knives. They were taken away for further investigation. In addition, the police carried out identity checks and seized materials. There were also incidents of vandalism.

The unidentified organisers had called for a rally to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza demonstration that had escalated. In October 2025, during several hours of violent unrest in the city centre, police officers, demonstrators and bystanders were been injured. There was also extensive damage to property.

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