London Bans Al-Quds Day March Amid Conflict Risks

0:00On March 11th, Home Secretary Shabbat Mahmoud has banned this Sunday's al-Quds day march in London, marking the first such prohibitions in 2020. 12. The decision came after a request from the Metropolitan Police, whose cited risks of serious public disorder from the large protest and expected. Counter-demonstrations amid the Middle East conflict. Al-Quds day started after Iran's 1979 revolution to support Palestinian rights, with marches held annually in the UK for over 40. Years, often on the last Friday of Ramadan, in London, the event is run by the UK Al-Quds Committee, led mainly by the Islamic Human Rights Commission. Critics have pushed for the ban due to past incidents, like participants displaying flags of the ban group, Hezbollah, or chanting against America, and Israel. Court's Minister Sarah Sackman called such actions anti-British and urged strong police response. The ban covers the march and any counter-protest starting at 4pm on Wednesday 11th March and runs for one month.

1:03Police say they rarely use this power, but will enforce strict conditions on any static gatherings to curb hatred. Organizers slam the move as an Islamophobic campaign and plan a stationary protest anyway, while seeking legal advice. Officials promise full enforcement to protect peaceful rights without division.