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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Staff and agencies in Stockholm

Dozens injured after protesters storm Eritrean festival in Stockholm

Police stand near the gutted remains of burned cars at the Eritrean cultural festival in Stockholm Thursday 3 August 2023.
Police said they had opened an investigation into violent rioting and arson as well as obstruction of the work of police and rescue services. Photograph: Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency/AP

More than 50 people have been injured and dozens detained in Stockholm after opponents of the Eritrean government stormed an event in the Swedish capital organised by regime supporters.

About 1,000 anti-government demonstrators who had been authorised to hold a protest nearby broke through a police barrier, tearing down festival tents and setting booths and vehicles on fire.

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