Danish police used batons and detained activists during a protest outside the headquarters of shipping giant Maersk in Copenhagen, as demonstrators demanded the company halt shipments allegedly linked to Israel, Anadolu reports.
The protest was organized as part of the “Mask off Maersk” campaign on Wednesday, which accuses the Danish company of transporting weapons and goods connected to Israel despite international criticism over the war in Gaza.
According to Danish news outlet Arbejderen, around 100 police officers were deployed to disperse activists attempting to blockade the entrances to Maersk’s headquarters.
Photos and videos published by the outlet showed police officers using batons, dragging protesters away from the site and detaining several demonstrators.
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The report said around 20 activists were detained and transported away by police.
Protesters carried banners reading “Maersk serves genocide” and chanted slogans, including “Denmark, say no to genocide.”
The activists demanded that Maersk end all business ties supporting Israel, accusing the company of contributing to what they described as “genocide of the Palestinians.”
The demonstration comes amid growing pressure from pro-Palestinian groups across Europe targeting companies alleged to have logistical or commercial links to Israel during the Gaza war.
Maersk has faced repeated protests in recent months over allegations that its shipping operations are linked to military supplies and goods destined for Israel or Israeli settlements.
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