Unauthorised Demonstration in Bern Causes Clashes
Clashes after police surrounded demonstrators.
Protesters included pro-Palestinian groups and left-wing movements like Swiss Climate Strike and Young Communists.
Committee seeks referendum for Palestine recognition.
20 injured, 18 police officers, 4 hospitalized.
536 processed, most released.
Formal investigation started, condemning unprecedented violence.
Prosecutors expect charges, most detainees released.
Rare in Switzerland, damages estimated in millions, 9 police cars and 50+ properties damaged.
3 weeks ago