Thousands protest in Geneva against global powers ahead of G7 summit

By Lawrence Agbo
Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Geneva on Sunday to oppose the Group of Seven (G7) nations, as world leaders prepared to gather for their annual summit in neighbouring France.
Carrying banners condemning global inequality, imperialism and war, protesters assembled along the shores of Lake Geneva before marching through heavily secured streets under the watch of a large police presence and surveillance helicopters.
Organisers said the protest was intended as a challenge to policies promoted by the world’s most powerful economies, which they accuse of deepening global conflicts, climate crises and economic disparities.
The march attracted a diverse co...