A large crowd has gathered in central Oslo to march from the opera house to the Nobel Peace Center.
– We are marching in Oslo, Bergen, Tønsberg and Tromsø, but there will also be demonstrations in Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen, New York and several international cities, says a press release.
– It is an international action against genocide and for peace, spokesman Rami Samandar elaborates to NRK.
Several of those who walk at the front of the train carry small white bundles. The bundles will symbolize the children who have lost their lives in Gaza since 7 October.
Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB
– Children in Gaza have the right to live, shout the demonstrators.
Several also wear the Palestinian flag and so-called Palestinian scarves.
– The solidarity is strong
Doctor and member of the Palestine Committee Mads Gilbert will hold an appeal at the Nobel Peace Center on Sunday afternoon.
– Solidarity with Gaza, the West Bank and the Palestinian people is strong and growing in Norway, says Gilbert to NRK.
The police estimate that around 5,000 people have gathered in the center of Oslo on Sunday.
Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB
Since October 7, 22,835 Palestinians have been killed and 58,416 injured in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities. In the last 24 hours, 113 have been killed and 250 injured.
Police: Estimate around 5,000 people
The Oslo police are present with several patrols to ensure security around the demonstration.
– Our task is to ensure that the marking goes smoothly without any unwanted incidents, says operations manager Alexander Østerhaug to NRK.
Mads Gilbert holds an appeal in Oslo.
Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB
As of 3 p.m., no unwanted incidents related to the demonstration have been reported, says Østerhaug.
Police at the scene tell NRK that they estimate that around 5,000 people are participating in the demonstration.
– We will monitor and follow the situation continuously and be present and visible in the area, says the operations manager.
2024-01-07 14:22:41
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