Housing

Vigil called at the Campus da Justiça to support those detained at the Lisbon encampment

The 55 people detained on Tuesday, 20 October, at the housing encampment in Rossio, Lisbon, are being heard by a judge on Wednesday, 21 October. A vigil is scheduled for 10:00 on Wednesday, 21 October, at the Campus da Justiça, and protesters plan to re-occupy the Rossio square with tents later today.

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While this is a specific incident regarding detentions, the ongoing protests highlight the visibility and intensity of the housing rights movement in Lisbon, which may lead to continued public gatherings and potential disruption in the city centre.

Diário de Notícias· 2w agoRead original ↗

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