Swiss police condemn pro-Palestinian demo violence

The Swiss Police Federation (SFPF) has demanded punishment for troublemakers at an unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern that turned violent at the weekend. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "Violence against law enforcement officers is not an expression of opinion, but an attack on the state and the fundamental values of our democracy," SFPF stated. "The brutal attacks against police officers and agents represent an unacceptable assault on the rule of law and the people who guarantee public safety every day," it added. "Such acts cannot go unpunished." + The humanitarian cost of the Gaza war During the demonstration, police forces were targeted with bottles, fireworks and other objects, the association recalls. Some 18 police officers were injured, some seriously. In total, over 500 protesters were temporarily detained, but then released shortly afterwards. The FSFP expressed concern and called for punishments for violent protesters. "Simply ...