COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil: Protesters Storm Venue - BBC
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In the Brazilian city of Belém, protesters stormed the venue of the COP30 climate talks, resulting in minor injuries to two UN staff members. The activists demanded an end to deforestation in the Amazon.
On Tuesday evening, November 11, protesters stormed the COP30 climate talks venue in the Brazilian city of Belém. This was reported by UNN with reference to BBC.
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UN security personnel, standing behind Brazilian law enforcement, shouted at delegates to immediately evacuate the premises. Two UN security officers reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident, and minor damage was caused to the building.
Meanwhile, according to the BBC, some protesters were dressed in traditional indigenous attire and waved flags bearing the logo of a left-wing Brazilian youth movement called Juntos.
The protesters demanded an end to deforestation in the Amazon, the publication states.
Recall
Earlier, UNN reported that Ethiopia announced it would host the UN climate summit COP32 in 2027.