Pro‑Palestine activists in the Czech Republic have been taken into custody after authorities accused a group of them of attacking a weapons factory.
Police said the group carried out an attack on a weapons factory, leading to the arrests of several activists. The details of the alleged incident have not yet been released to the public.
In response, the activists claim the arrests are part of a growing crackdown on the solidarity movement. They say authorities are increasingly targeting pro‑Palestine protests and demonstrations.
The solidarity movement in the Czech Republic has seen a rise in activity in recent months, with supporters staging protests in support of Palestine. The crackdown reportedly includes arrests, heightened surveillance and restrictions on public demonstrations.
The Czech government has not yet issued a statement on the arrests. The activists remain in custody pending further investigation, and the situation is being monitored by human rights observers.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
