Eurovision protests in Sweden - in pictures


  • A police officer talks to a demonstrator at a pro-Palestine rally against the participation of Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. EPA
    A police officer talks to a demonstrator at a pro-Palestine rally against the participation of Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. EPA
  • Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is removed by police from outside Malmo Arena during a pro-Palestine rally during the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. EPA
    Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is removed by police from outside Malmo Arena during a pro-Palestine rally during the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. EPA
  • Hyllie Square in Malmo became a focus for demonstrators against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
    Hyllie Square in Malmo became a focus for demonstrators against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
  • Protesters are detained by Swedish police outside the Malmo Arena, where a pro-Palestine rally against the participation of Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest took place. EPA
    Protesters are detained by Swedish police outside the Malmo Arena, where a pro-Palestine rally against the participation of Israel in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest took place. EPA
  • Pro-Palestine protesters face police officers outside Malmo Arena where the 68th Eurovision Song Contest was staged. EPA
    Pro-Palestine protesters face police officers outside Malmo Arena where the 68th Eurovision Song Contest was staged. EPA
  • A pro-Palestine demonstrator protests in Malmo against the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. AP
    A pro-Palestine demonstrator protests in Malmo against the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. AP
  • A man wearing a keffiyeh looks out at protesters. AFP
    A man wearing a keffiyeh looks out at protesters. AFP
  • The rally marched with a giant flag. EPA
    The rally marched with a giant flag. EPA
  • Protesters called for Israel's expulsion from the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
    Protesters called for Israel's expulsion from the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
  • Pro-Palestine demonstrators in Malmo. AP
    Pro-Palestine demonstrators in Malmo. AP
  • The pro Palestine demonstrators wanted Israeli contestant Eden Golan banned from the Eurovision Song Contest. AP
    The pro Palestine demonstrators wanted Israeli contestant Eden Golan banned from the Eurovision Song Contest. AP
  • The protest was staged before the contest's final began in the city on Saturday. AP
    The protest was staged before the contest's final began in the city on Saturday. AP
  • Protesters attend the rally against the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
    Protesters attend the rally against the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. EPA
  • Thousands of people joined the protest. AFP
    Thousands of people joined the protest. AFP