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In the middle of Wohlen AG, there will be a demonstration against the Corona measures on Saturday. Between 500 and 1000 participants are expected for the march through the city and the subsequent demonstration in the Merkur area, as confirmed by the cantonal police of Aargau at the request of BLICK.
The demonstration was approved, but they wanted to “systematically enforce” the wearing of a mask, police continued. They have known about the plans for several days and are therefore in place with a large contingent.
Several hundred people have already gathered at the site. Cantonal police spoke of about 700 people upon request. A BLICK reporter on the site assumes that there are likely significantly more people. The organizers estimate the number of participants at around 2000.
The organizers continue to ask the crowd to wear a mask. About half of the people currently do not meet the mask requirement.
The demonstration is organized by the “Silent Protest” association. He has already performed several demonstrations, including in Zurich, St. Gallen, Zug and Aarau. Around 800 people mobilized for the march in Zug. Participants in the “Silent Protest” rallies are particularly notable for their white protective suits.
FC Wohlen fans don’t want a demo
According to the organizers, a march through the city is planned starting at 2 pm A rally with several speakers will be held in the Merkur area starting at 3 pm Among other things, former Pfizer employee Patrick Jetzer will perform. .
Various groups in the city have called on their supporters to stay away from the protests. The fans of the first division club FC Wohlen, for example, have put a banner with the words “Crown rebels are not welcome” in an underpass. (vof / zis)