Slovenia: Several detained in Ljubljana at protest against new COVID measures

Follow us on Telegram: Subscribe to our channel! Protesters gathered in Ljubljana’s Republic Square on Saturday to voice their opposition to the government’s most recent COVID-19 measures to curb the epidemic, as well to the proposal for a new anti-COVID law. Several demonstrators were visibly physically detained by the police as they marched through the city centre. Police stopped the rally in Adjovscina Square and urged protesters to leave the site. Protesters clashed with police on Miklosiceva Street, where police blocked the road. Police dispersed the unannounced rally shortly after that. As the rallies were unannounced and the organisers did not take security measures, police officers, dog handlers, and cavalry were also involved to maintain order. According to the Ljubljana Police Directorate, they prevented endangering people and property, maintained public order and ensured road traffic safety by calling and directing the participants of the rally. #