40 Arrested in London, Holloway Road
40 supporters of Just Stop Oil were arrested today on Holloway Road, in London. Police began by pushing people out of the road, but soon, the entire march of 40 were under arrest.
Greta Thunberg Arrested in London
On the morning of Tuesday, Oct 17th, a large group of climate activists from all over the UK and Europe converged on London, at the energy intelligence conference, to demand an end to fossil fuels. Among those in attendance was Greta Thunberg.
200+ more rebels arrested in the Netherlands A12 blockade protesters are hosed, and taken to a stadium
Day 3 of the #A12 Blockades in the Hague for Extinction Rebellion, Netherlands. Day 1 & 2 saw 2900+ arrests, with a handful of protesters being detained into the evening. Day 3 has continued this strategy - closing down the same highway.
Nearly 3000 people arrested in the Netherlands A12 Blockade Continues - with Day 2 of shutdowns
Day 1 (September 9th) saw over 2400 arrested. Carice Van Houten was in attendance, along with a full orchestra, playing “Dies Irae - Day of Judgement.” 25,000 attended the festivities altogether, with 10,000 participating in the blockade itself. Very few of those arrested were kept long, and eventually everyone was released. However, many were surprised that the scientists were not immune to police repression. Although no injuries have been reported, there was definitely a display of state aggression.