Police arrest 12 as hundreds join banned pro-Palestinian march in London

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 15, 2026 at 08:43 PM

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Hundreds of people participated in a banned pro-Palestinian march in London on Sunday, resulting in 12 arrests. The march was prohibited by the government due to concerns about potential public disorder, citing the organizers' alleged support for the Iranian regime amidst ongoing Middle East conflict. While a static demonstration was permitted, police separated pro-Palestinian protesters and counterprotesters on opposite sides of the River Thames near Parliament. Demonstrators waved flags and displayed signs criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza, referencing the response to the October 7, 2023 attacks. The ban marked the first time a protest march in London had been prohibited since 2012.

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