Youth stage silent climate protest; say they were denied right to protest outside Parliament (photos+video)

3-5-2019 In-Cyprus In-Cyprus Cool

Youth stage silent climate protest; say they...

Around 120 people marched on Friday and symbolically closed their mouths with cloth that read “HELP ME” to demand stronger action from politicians against climate change.

During the protest which was organised by Youth for Climate Cyprus, the demonstrators demanded a sustainable planet for young and future generations.

They said that they attempted to begin the protest outside the Parliament building, however they were forbidden from doing so.

“Following a personal order by Dimitris Syllouris, which the Cypriot police blindly followed, protesters were forbidden to stand...

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Youth stage silent climate protest; say they were denied right to protest outside Parliament (photos+video)

Youth stage silent climate protest; say they were denied right to protest outside Parliament (photos+video)

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