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Thousands March in Berlin Against Coronavirus Curbs

Reuters

   Thousands marched in Berlin on Saturday to protest against measures
   imposed in Germany to stem the coronavirus pandemic, saying they
   violated people's rights and freedoms.

   The gathering, estimated by police at 17,000, included libertarians,
   constitutional loyalists and anti-vaccination activists. There was also
   a small far-right presence with some marchers carrying Germany's black,
   white and red imperial flag.

   Protesters danced and sang 'We are free people!' to the tune of rock
   band Queen's 'We Will Rock You'. Others marched with placards saying
   'We are making a noise because you are stealing our freedom!' and 'Do
   think! Don't wear a mask!'.

   "Our demand is to return to democracy," said one protester who declined
   to give his name. "The mask that enslaves us must go."

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