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German gvt blasts unacceptable virus curb abuses at demos

Protesters exploited their right to demonstrate

03 August, 13:26

(ANSA-AFP) - BERLIN, 03 AGO - The German government on Monday condemned what it said were "unacceptable" violations of coronavirus restrictions after tens of thousands -- many with no masks -- took to the streets of Berlin to protest the measures over the weekend.

"The images we saw this weekend were unacceptable," said Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer, adding that protesters who failed to wear masks or respect social distancing rules had "exploited their right to demonstrate" and were "in no way justified". (ANSA-AFP).

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