Police detain protesters during Hillary Clinton's Belfast university address
Four people got arrested at Queens University Belfast while protesting during Hillary Clintons speech. The former US Secretary of State was there for a global summit about economy and sustainability
Law-enforcement took four demonstrators into custody outside Queens University Belfast today‚ where pro-Palestinian activists gathered during Hillary Clintons speech
The former US Secretary of State who serves as the universitys chancellor (mostly a ceremonial role) was speaking at the closing session of the Global Innovation Summit; which brought together key figures from different sectors. The high-profile event focused on world-wide economic growth and green initiatives
The gathering included:
- Political decision-makers
- Business executives
- Academic professionals
The summit dealt with topics like financial inclusion and earth-friendly development - but got extra attention due to the protest happening near-by. The demonstration took place as Clinton delivered her remarks to the audience of global leaders and local experts
