SCOTTISH Greens have condemned the arrests of Palestine solidarity protesters after an Edinburgh demonstration.The 12, who rallied outside the US consulate on October 31, have been charged with terrorism offences, some for holding placards stating “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine action.”A Police Scotland spokesperson warned “extensive inquiries remain ongoing and further action will be taken as appropriate,” but Scottish Green justice spokesperson Maggie Chapman branded the arrests “deeply disturbing.”

SCOTTISH Greens have condemned the arrests of Palestine solidarity protesters after an Edinburgh demonstration.

The 12, who rallied outside the US consulate on October 31, have been charged with terrorism offences, some for holding placards stating “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine action.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson warned “extensive inquiries remain ongoing and further action will be taken as appropriate,” but Scottish Green justice spokesperson Maggie Chapman branded the arrests “deeply disturbing.”

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