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Greta Thunberg Detained Twice in Dutch Climate Protest

The climate activist was arrested during a demonstration against fossil fuel subsidies in The Hague, organized by Extinction Rebellion.

  • Greta Thunberg was detained twice by Dutch police during a climate protest against fossil fuel subsidies in The Hague.
  • The protest, organized by Extinction Rebellion, aimed to block the A12 highway and other roads, demanding an end to subsidies for fossil fuels.
  • Thunberg, a prominent climate activist, stated the protest was due to the planetary emergency and the urgent need to act against climate change.
  • Despite the heavy police presence and arrests, Thunberg and other activists highlight the ongoing ecological crisis and the slow response of governments.
  • Thunberg has been a leading figure in climate activism, inspiring global movements and facing multiple detentions for her participation in protests.
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