Several hundred anti-globalization took to the streets in Geneva on Saturday to protest the World Economic Forum being held in Davos. Despite the clashes with the police, no one was injured and no major damage.
To avoid a repeat of riots in 2003 during the G8 summit, the Geneva authorities had decided to ban all demonstrations during the World Economic Forum in Davos. However, between 700 and 800 anti-globalization - 500 according to the police - took to the streets Saturday to protest against capitalism and its drifts.
The event has degenerated after the speeches of the ritual, when a small group tried to force the barrier erected by the police. The police then used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The Geneva Police Commissioner Monica Bonfanti has made a positive assessment of the operation: "There were neither injuries nor property damage. The objective is achieved, "said the Swiss-French radio. A total of 130 inspections were carried out and four people ended up in handcuffs.
In the evening a small group of anti-globalists, on his return from Geneva, staged a protest in the capital. The police dispersed the crowd with the Bernese using proiettidi tear gas and rubber.
One hundred anti-globalization has also marched in the afternoon in Davos. The event, sanctioned by the authorities, has not caused any major problems.
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