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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emma Burrows and Daniel Niemann

Hundreds march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over

Hundreds of people in Greenland's capital braved near-freezing temperatures, rain and icy streets to march in a rally on Saturday in support of their own self-governance in the face of threats of an American takeover.

The Greenlanders waved their red-and-white national flags and listened to traditional songs as they walked through Nuuk’s small downtown. Some carried signs with messages like “We shape our future,” “Greenland is not for sale” and “Greenland is already GREAT.” They were joined by thousands of others in rallies across the Danish kingdom.

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