Greta Thunberg Detained in Copenhagen Protest Against Gaza War

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Danish police during a student-organized protest at Copenhagen University. The protest, which opposed the Gaza war, saw six arrests, including Thunberg, although police did not officially confirm her identity. A local newspaper captured an image of Thunberg in handcuffs.

Greta Thunberg Detained in Copenhagen Protest Against Gaza War
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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was apprehended by Danish police on Wednesday during a protest at Copenhagen University against the Gaza war. The student group organizing the demonstration confirmed Thunberg's detention.

The police detained six individuals after approximately 20 people blocked the entrance to a university building, with three people entering the premises. A police spokesperson declined to confirm the identities of those arrested. However, a spokesperson for Students Against the Occupation confirmed that Thunberg was among those held.

A photograph published by daily Ekstra Bladet showed Thunberg in what appeared to be handcuffs, according to the newspaper's report.

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