Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest in The Hague
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police twice during a recent protest in The Hague, the Netherlands.
First Detention
Thunberg was initially taken into custody along with other demonstrators who tried to obstruct a key highway leading to The Hague.
Second Detention
After her release, Thunberg rejoined a group of protesters obstructing a different route to the railway station.
Thunberg’s Message
Thunberg emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis, stating, “The world is facing an existential crisis … creating climate refugees.”
“We are in a planetary emergency and we are not going to stand by and let people lose their lives and livelihood and be forced to become climate refugees when we can do something,” she added.
Protest Details
The protest was organized by the Extinction Rebellion environmental group, known for their activism against fossil fuel subsidies.
Activists carried flags and placards with messages like “Stop fuel subsidies now!” and “The planet is dying!”
XR Statement
The XR environmental group released a statement criticizing the government’s inaction on the ecological crisis.
They highlighted the urgency of the situation and called for immediate action.
