LONDON, March 23: Thousands of protesters took to the streets in London, joining a growing wave of demonstrations across Europe against US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
In the British capital, a sea of demonstrators marched from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday (local time), waving banners and chanting slogans condemning the attacks.
The London demonstration formed part of a broader wave of protests across Europe on Saturday, reports Xinhua news agency.
In Spain, thousands gathered in Madrid. Marchers moved from Atocha to Puerta del Sol, carrying signs such as “No to war, no to NATO” and “Spain is not the US.” Leaders from the Podemos party joined the rally.
Elsewhere, protests were reported in multiple European cities. In Lisbon, several hundred people gathered in the rain on March 14 near the US embassy in a demonstration. Backed by more than 70 groups, participants denounced what they described as US and Israeli aggression, chanting “Yes to peace, no to war” and calling for disarmament.
In Bulgaria, hundreds marched in Sofia on March 2, holding signs such as “No war against Iran” and “US military aircraft are not welcome here.” Protesters called for an end to the strikes and demanded the withdrawal of US military aircraft from Bulgarian territory.
Similar demonstrations have also taken place in countries including France and Greece, as the conflict entered its third week. (IANS)
