Anti-G7 protest turns violent as demonstrators torch Tesla and smash UN office windows

Swiss police used a water cannon and tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters in Geneva. The deployment of these measures occurred after clashes between the protesters and police. The events took place ahead of the G7 summit. The article does not provide further details on the specific reasons for the clashes or the exact timing of the events.

In anticipation of anti-G7 protests, businesses in downtown Geneva have boarded up their storefronts. French and Swiss authorities have implemented extensive security measures for the G7 summit, held in Evian-les-Bains from June 15-17, due to concerns about potential violent unrest. Activist groups, including environmentalists and those opposed to capitalism, have called for demonstrations. Protesters have already displayed banners on Lake Geneva and some have been detained. Business owners are concerned about a repeat of past summit-related vandalism. Switzerland is deploying 4,000 military personnel, and France is deploying over 13,000 police and gendarmerie officers to ensure security. Activists plan to protest issues such as tariffs, the war in Iran, climate change, and President Trump's policies.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Geneva on Sunday to demonstrate against the G7 group of major economies ahead of their summit in nearby France. The demonstration, which included environmentalists, feminists, and various other groups, saw clashes with police. During the protests, a car was set on fire and bank windows were smashed. Police responded to projectiles thrown by demonstrators with tear gas. The protests occurred as world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, prepared to attend the G7 summit.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Geneva on Sunday to denounce the policies of G7 countries ahead of the group's annual summit in France. The demonstration, organized by the "No-G7" coalition, included Palestinian rights advocates, feminists, and environmentalists who expressed fear over the leaders' actions and their impact on the planet. Swiss and French authorities have deployed thousands of police and implemented security measures, including road closures and bans on unauthorized gatherings, in preparation for the three-day summit beginning Monday in Evian-les-Bains. Businesses in the area have boarded up storefronts as a precaution against potential unrest, recalling damage from a similar summit in 2003. Demonstrators criticized the G7 as a forum that benefits the wealthy at the expense of the poor.