Sunday, March 20, 2016

World Socialism - World Solidarity

Thousands of campaigners took to the streets of Glasgow to condemn racism and voice their support for refugees. Protesters marched in the city centre before gathering for a rally and speeches at George Square. Police said about 2,000 people attended the march, while organisers said the figure was nearer 5,000.

Patrick Harvie MSP, co-convener of the Scottish Greens said: "Europe faces its biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, and some of the responses have been shocking. There are those who seem happy to allow desperate people to drown in the Mediterranean and we see fences and walls being put up to deny fellow human beings safety.”


Speaking ahead of the event, Gary Christie of the Scottish Refugee Council, said: "This year we have witnessed ever greater numbers of people fleeing for their lives in pursuit of protection…Yet, across Europe we have seen increasing negative political rhetoric towards refugees.”

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