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Police Clash With Protesters Outside G20 in Johannesburg, Make Arrests

Police say arrests followed attempts to breach restricted protest areas, with charges tied to a recent court order.

Overview

  • Officers fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds outside the Nasrec Expo Centre, arrested protesters, and confirmed that at least one police officer was hospitalized.
  • SAPS said cases were opened for public violence, assaulting an officer, and contravening a Johannesburg High Court interdict against Operation Dudula.
  • Police reported that some demonstrators tried to march toward the main G20 venue and to block roads used by heads of state motorcades.
  • Operation Dudula and the MK Party were involved in the clashes, while the All Amhara United Association and other groups held separate protests nearby over distinct grievances.
  • Authorities maintained that demonstrations must stay within designated speakers' corners so summit operations can continue without disruption.