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The arrest of Greta Thunberg in 10 pictures

Be Interactive

2023-01-18 08:52:54

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by police while participating in a demonstration for a few days in the village of Lützerath, Germany.

Greta Thunberg arrested!

It is the expansion of a coal mine that would force the complete eviction of the inhabitants of Lützerath...

Greta Thunberg arrested!

...who allegedly attracted the attention of pro-climate protesters...

Greta Thunberg arrested!

...and who were reportedly joined by Thunberg earlier this week.

Greta Thunberg arrested!

Clashes between protesters and police have been going on for several weeks, according to CNN...

Greta Thunberg arrested!

...and began when several hundred police officers showed up at residents' doors to force them out of their homes.

Greta Thunberg arrested!

Still according to CNN, the goal would be to completely seal the village on a radius of 1.5 kilometer, then to demolish everything!

Greta Thunberg arrested!

According to The Guardian, violent altercations between police and protesters began when the police tried to evict the protesters who had barricaded themselves in the village.

Greta Thunberg arrested!

The German government justifies the expansion of this mine, in particular to reduce its energy dependence on Russia.

Greta Thunberg arrested!

Now in her 230th week of climate strike, Greta Thunberg still seems determined in her fight!

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