British FUME At ‘Palestine Action' Ban; Protests Erupt As Woman Faces Court For ‘Backing Hamas'
/ Jul 05, 2025, 07:16AM IST
Protests erupted in the UK as 21-year-old Sarah Cotte appeared in court over alleged support for Hamas. Pro-Palestine supporters staged demonstrations outside the Old Bailey in Britain. Meanwhile, supporters of the Palestine Action group protested outside the Royal Courts of Justice as the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, sought to challenge the Home Secretary's decision to proscribe the group under anti-terror laws. Watch
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