Protesters demand an end to SafePass, threats and coercion (Updated)

Hundreds of people gathered outside the justice ministry on Sunday to protest Covid restrictions and for the release of those arrested during the week in connection with an attack on Sigma TV channel last Sunday night following a protest by thousands outside the presidential palace.

Outside the justice ministry,  around 500 protesters shouted slogans such as ‘Down with the Anastasiades junta’, ‘Bread, education, freedom’,  listened to speeches about government corruption and scandals, and sang along to music playing at intervals.

There was a heavy police presence in the area and the new anti-riot vehicle Aiantas was spotted near a side street as officers lined up with shields and anti-demonstration equipment.