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Clashes, gassing and dozens of detainees: The tension of the thousands of protests that greeted legislators after their summer vacation increased shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, when hot gas was spread in the square.
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“The rise of the great people” against the ruling party began at 8 in the morning with the launching of eggs, apples, tomatoes and copies of 500 euro bills against the police officers who guarded the building of the old Party House, where the plenary sessions of parliament are already taking place. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov did not honor the opening of the new session of the National Assembly with his presence, but President Rumen Radev, boycotted by the ruling party, delivered a speech. The main task of GERB on this day is to provide 120 signatures for the presentation of its new constitution project and the convocation of Very gatheredthat is to say, it gives them the opportunity to complete their term, rather than resign from the protesters.
The clashes in the square intensified around 9:45 a.m. The protesters tried to break the police cordon. Pungent gas dispersed. It is unclear at this time who released it.
Dozens of people have been gassed. Several policemen sought medical help. According to data from the SDVR, at this moment the injured policemen are about 20. Among the victims is the bTV team. Ambulances arrived at the scene.
The police did not allow a journalist from the Sega newspaper to cover the event.
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Earlier, a young man was taken out of the protest by ambulance with a bloody face. A bottle fell on him, thrown by the protesters at the police.
Two policemen were also injured. They were assisted behind the police cordon.
Shortly after 10:20 am, the protesters asked the police to cross the police cordon and surround all the entrances to the old Party House so that no one inside could leave. At 11:15 there are only attempts to overturn the buses that protect the parking lot and the entrance of the National Assembly from the National Gallery of Art. So far, all the efforts of the protesters are focused on this entrance. Vehicles from the Municipality of Sofia with the Municipal Police also attended the scene. Large detachments of specialized police forces were built with helmets, shields and batons.
Some of the deputies left the building without problems.
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Dozens of detainees
Shortly before 10 am, the police pulled out dozens of protesters and took them to the Gendarmerie buses.
The protesters are trying to demolish the police buses that are blocking their way on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard and reach another section, where they believe there are more detainees who were supposed to participate in the protest.
Rosen Milenov was detained after he managed to cross the police cordon.
Another man was arrested by gendarmerie teams because he got into a police car.
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A third was removed at the beginning of the protest, after “prohibited objects” were found in his possession.
The Interior Ministry warned that it would use force if necessary
Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry warned that it would use force against protesters if necessary.
“We have repeatedly asked citizens to protest peacefully. From the images it is clear that aggression against the police is on the rise. More than 20 soldiers have been gassed. We are forced to wear personal protective equipment. If the tension increases, physical force will be used. “Tomatoes. I hope you hear our call. Let’s maintain civil peace. “. This was stated in an extraordinary briefing by the director of the Sofia police, Georgi Hadjiev.
He expressed his hope that the protesters heed the call of the SDVR.
“We are trying to reduce tensions in front of the National Assembly building. We are there to preserve civil peace and prevent serious violations of public order. Until now, the police officers are passive.”Hadjiev said.
Photographs were posted on the “SDVR – Sofia Police” Facebook page showing protesters holding shields that read “Gendarmerie”. It is unclear whether the protester made the shield himself or took it from the police.
Photo: SDVR Facebook
“Comrades with helmets and shields came out due to the attack, but we did not provoke the protesters. Although the comrades in yellow vests were in the front line, an initial attempt was made to shake and turn the police cars. Later, they began to throw objects at their companions: apples. onions, tomatoes, eggs. There are detainees. The situation is dynamic “said Ivan Georgiev of the Security Police, who manages the uniformed men in the square.
According to him, a dialogue was sought with the protesters, but they avoided it.
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