Greenland Protesters Reject US Influence Bid
Hundreds of people gathered in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, on Friday to protest against US efforts to expand its influence over the island following renewed comments and diplomatic activity from President Donald Trump’s administration. The demonstration came during a week marked by the visit of US special envoy Jeff Landry, who travelled to Greenland as Washington seeks to strengthen its strategic presence in the Arctic territory, which remains a self-governing part of Denmark. Protesters marched through the city chanting “Greenland is for Greenlanders” before holding a silent demonstration outside the newly opened US consulate. Organisers said the message was a clear rejection of any suggestion that Greenland could be placed under greater US control. “Our government has already made it clear to Donald Trump and his administration that Greenland is not for sale,” said protest organiser Aqqalukkuluk Fontain, adding […]
