The Guardian

Nearly 140 arrests at London rally opposing Palestine Action ban

Nearly 140 people were arrested during a protest outside the US embassy in Battersea, south London, opposing the ban on Palestine Action. Hundreds gathered with signs expressing opposition to genocide and support for the group. A vigil backing Palestine Action was also held outside the US consulate in Edinburgh.

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Nearly 140 arrests at London rally opposing Palestine Action ban
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What to know

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    Hundreds joined the protest against the ban outside the US embassy in London, where nearly 140 people were arrested.

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    Supporters of Palestine Action also held a vigil outside the US consulate in Edinburgh.

Why it matters

The incident concerns public opposition to the ban on Palestine Action and the police response to those protests.

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