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Lisbon encampment holds vigil at the Justice Campus and returns to Rossio

Protesters associated with the 'Acampada de Lisboa' are holding a vigil at the Campus da Justiça on Monday, 26 October, to support 31 individuals detained for disobedience during police interventions over the weekend. Following the vigil, the group plans to return to Rossio at 19:00 for a public assembly, with further judicial hearings for other detainees scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October.

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If you are in the area of the Campus da Justiça or Rossio, expect a police presence and potential gathering-related disruptions on Monday and Tuesday.

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