Greta Thunberg arrested for pro-Palestinian protest under UK terrorism law

Reuters
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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was released from custody after being arrested on Tuesday in London at a pro-Palestinian protest, police said.

UK-based campaign group Prisoners for Palestine said Thunberg, 22, was earlier arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign that said “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide”. The British government has proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist group.

City of London Police said Thunberg had been bailed until March.

Police said earlier two other people had been arrested for throwing red paint at a building. A spokesperson said a 22-year-old woman later attended…