📢 Hundreds of residents of Greenland took to the streets in mass protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to establish American control over the island.
Source: Bukvy
🚩 In Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, protesters unfolded national flags and banners reading “Respect Greenland’s sovereignty,” “We are not for sale,” and “We will make America go away.”
👥 Political leaders of the country joined the demonstration. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the likely future prime minister and leader of the right-wing party Demokraatit, which won the elections, joined the current head of government, Mute Egede. Together, they participated in a protest march to the U.S. consulate on the outskirts of Nuuk.
🗣️ Nielsen emphasized that Greenland has no intention of discussing the possibility of joining the United States with Washington: “We want to remain independent, our autonomy and freedom are non-negotiable. Greenland will be Greenland.”
❌ Egede also sharply criticized Trump’s stance, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”
🌍 The protests spread beyond the capital – similar demonstrations took place in other towns across the island.
📜 On Friday, leaders of five parties in the Greenlandic parliament made a joint statement categorically condemning the White House’s plans. The document highlights that the idea of annexation contradicts the principles of friendship and partnership between NATO allies.
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