Geneva – An anti-G7 protest in Geneva began in a carnival atmosphere on Sunday before descending into violence, with building facades smashed in and police firing tear gas at masked youths.

The day started in tranquil fashion: ahead of the march, people gathered in a park overlooking Lake Geneva, seeking shade from the blazing afternoon sun and catching up with friends as they arrived.

The atmosphere was festive, with people singing and dancing and putting the final touches to their placards, bearing slogans like “G7 = racket. Make anti-imperialism great again.”

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