Czech protesters mark anniversary of Velvet revolution

Crowds gather at Letna Park to mark the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czech Republic on Saturday. AFP
Crowds gather at Letna Park to mark the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czech Republic on Saturday. AFP

Prague – At least 200,000 people protested against the Czech government in this capital, calling for Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign over allegations of fraud.

It was alleged that Babis used the European Union subsidies for his private business, which he denied.  

The protest was held on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, which ended communist rule in what was then Czechoslovakia.  

Saturday’s demonstration was held in Letna Park – which was also the site of the biggest rallies of November 1989.(BBC)

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