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Thousands attend Latvian protest against mandatory vaccinations

Up to 3,500 people participated, it was reported.

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Thousands of people took to the streets of Latvia’s capital of Riga to protest against mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.

The Baltic News Service, the region’s main news agency, said the number of people exceeded the maximum allowed for public protests, people did not observe distance, and many did not wear face masks.

Up to 3,500 people participated, BNS reported, quoting police.

Protesters gather at the government building (Dmitrijs Sujzics/AP)
Protesters gather at the government building (Dmitrijs Sujzics/AP)

The protest ended around midnight.

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