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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