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Thousands of demonstrators take part in pro-Palestinian march through Edinburgh
Overview
Thousands of people participated in a pro-Palestinian march through central Edinburgh, travelling from the Mound to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. The demonstration featured Palestinian flags, banners, chants, and speeches, coinciding with a similar march in London and marking three years since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
Key points
- Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the foot of the Mound in Edinburgh before marching towards the Scottish Parliament.
- Participants carried Palestinian flags, wore keffiyeh scarves, played drums, and chanted slogans such as 'free free Palestine'.
- The marchers held a rally on the lawns of the Scottish Parliament featuring stalls and various speakers.
- Police intervened briefly to escort a man away from the rally after he filmed attendees using smart glasses.
- The event coincided with a similar pro-Palestinian march held in London and marked three years since the beginning of the war in Gaza.