Monday is International Women’s Day. The collective «Feminist Strike Zurich» has already called for events in the city of Zurich this weekend. After 1 p.m., people gathered to demonstrate at various locations in the city center.
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However, the Zurich city police put a stop to the matter shortly after 2 p.m. and broke the rally. This after she had again pointed out the ban on events on Saturday. The officers made it clear to a 20-minute reporter on Helvetiaplatz that people who stayed longer on site could be turned away or even arrested.
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At 3:30 p.m., the evicted demonstrators gather again on Helvetiaplatz. Intercoms can be heard, the police march up and mark their presence. It is a heated atmosphere, as a 20-minute reporter reported on site.
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The police force is huge, the first demonstrators have been led away. The police take rigorous action against the protesters and use pepper spray. Water cannons are also available for use. At least one protester was thrown to the ground by police and arrested by force.
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