Greta Thunberg Arrested in London 2025: Held Placard Supporting Palestine Action Prisoners Amid Hunger Strike Protest
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Greta Thunberg Arrested in London: Climate Activist Detained at Pro-Palestine Protest Supporting Hunger Strikers
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on December 23, 2025, during a pro-Palestine demonstration. She held a sign reading "I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide," leading to detention under UK's Terrorism Act. Latest news on Thunberg's protest involvement and hunger strikers' demands.
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genocide."City of London Police confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old woman for displaying an item in support of a proscribed organization—Palestine Action—under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Palestine Action was banned in the UK in July 2025 following failed legal challenges.Thunberg, known globally for her climate strikes starting in 2018, has increasingly voiced support for Palestinian causes. In a prior statement, she said: “It is up to the state to intervene and put an end to this by meeting these reasonable demands that pave the way for the freedom of all those who choose to use their rights trying to stop a genocide, something the British state has failed to do themselves.”The hunger strikers, awaiting trial for alleged actions linked to Palestine Action before its ban, demand immediate bail, lifting of the group's proscription, and an end to communication restrictions. Several have been hospitalized, with some on their 52nd day without food, raising serious health concerns.Campaigners have criticized the use of counter-terrorism laws against peaceful protesters, noting hundreds of similar arrests for pro-Palestine signs in recent months.This incident highlights ongoing tensions around free speech, protest rights, and international solidarity movements in the UK.
Sources:
- <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/23/greta-thunberg-arrested-london-palestine-action-prisoners-placard" rel="nofollow">The Guardian</a>
- <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/world/europe/greta-thunberg-arrest-uk-palestine-action.html" rel="nofollow">The New York Times</a>
- <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17x1jenvv9o" rel="nofollow">BBC News</a>
- <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/greta-thunberg-arrested-at-a-protest-supporting-palestine-action-hunger-strikers-13486842" rel="nofollow">Sky News</a>
- <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/greta-thunberg-arrested-pro-palestinian-protest-london-campaign-group-says-2025-12-23/" rel="nofollow">Reuters</a>.
Shareable Quote:
“It is up to the state to intervene and put an end to this by meeting these reasonable demands that pave the way for the freedom of all those who choose to use their rights trying to stop a genocide.”
— Greta Thunberg
Influencers & Threads:— Greta Thunberg
- Greta Thunberg's Official X Account (@GretaThunberg): Frequently posts about Palestine solidarity, climate justice intersections, and protest repression. Her past threads link climate activism with global justice issues.
- Recent X discussions: Viral posts and videos from accounts like @doamuslims,@The_NewArab, and@lizziedeardensharing footage and updates on the arrest, gaining thousands of views and reposts.
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