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[IN PICTURES] Protests overshadow Republic Day parade
Protestors took to Republic Street reiterating their calls for justice, and the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat
13 December 2019, 12:41pm
Karl Azzopardi
Karl Azzopardi
President George Vella was booed as he made his way down Republic Street
As Malta celebrated Republic Day, protestors descended upon Valletta calling for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.
The yearly parade was eclipsed by the calls for justice, as protestors lined Republic Street from parliament through to Saint George’s Square.
Photos: James Bianchi
George Vella's first Republic Day parade was dampened by protests
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Karl Azzopardi is Online Editor and an IGM press awards (Human Stories) winner of 2019
