"Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the Arctic island. Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk. "The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy and fundamental human rights,""
"The protests follow Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to take over Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. The demonstration in Nuuk is scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm (1500 GMT), to protest "against the United States' illegal plans to take control of Greenland", organisers said. Demonstrators would march to the US consulate carrying Greenlandic flags."
Mass demonstrations are scheduled across Denmark and Greenland to oppose reported US efforts to acquire Greenland. Thousands have indicated on social media they will join marches organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and Nuuk. Organisers intend to send a unified message demanding respect for Greenlandic democracy and fundamental human rights. The protests follow a presidential warning that tariffs may be applied to countries opposing the plans. Demonstrations include a Nuuk march to the US consulate carrying Greenlandic flags and a Copenhagen rally stopping outside the US embassy. Organisers and Greenlandic leaders have appealed for unity.
Read at www.thelocal.dk
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