Why protest g8 summit

Protesters descended on the town of Hendaye -- on the French border with Spain -- to protest against economic and climate policies pursued by the world's leading industrial nations, Reuters news agency reported. Anti-globalization protesters, environmental activists, yellow vest protesters and Basque separatists were among those in attendance, Reuters reported.

Protesters march in Hendaye as world leaders converge on the southern French resort town of Biarritz for the G7 summit. G7 summit protest organizers estimate 15, people took to the streets, according to a joint statement by umbrella protest organizers Alternatives G7 and G7Ez.

After a few minutes of chanting the protesters set furniture on fire and fled. Roger Rashi, who organized a forum to discuss G7 issues such as gender equality and climate change in Quebec City, said the low turnout was partly due to a lack of organization and partly scare tactics by authorities.

Still, protester Yannick St. Environment Updated. Search Search. Home United States U. VOA Africa Listen live. VOA Newscasts Latest program. VOA Newscasts.

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