Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at Brussels demo

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of protesters detained Saturday for blocking a road in the Belgian capital at a demonstration against fossil fuel subsidies.

Featured Image

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg takes part in a climate march against fossil fuels, which is co-organised by the movement "Stop Fossil Subsidies" and Extinction Rebellion Europe in Brussels on October 5, 2024. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

2024-10-05 20:41:31

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of protesters detained Saturday for blocking a road in the Belgian capital at a demonstration against fossil fuel subsidies.

An AFP journalist saw the iconic Swede -- who has previously been detained for civil disobedience at protests in various countries -- carried away by police after refusing to leave a sit-in.

This article is in our Archive

Login to read for free! Register to create an account