Protests Held Around Slovenia, Heavy Violence Erupts in Maribor

Ljubljana, 3 December - Several thousand protesters gathered in a number of cities around Slovenia on Monday in a continuation of the wave of protests against political elites. The main rally, held in Maribor and said to have attracted more than 10,000 people, saw a heavy attack on City Hall and clashes, which did not subside until after 10 PM.

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Protest in Maribor against Mayor Franc Kangler attracts more than 10,000, ends in violence.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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