Greenlanders tell Americans ‘go home’ at rowdy opening of US Consulate
Hundreds of Greenlanders protested the opening of a new U.S. Consulate in Nuuk, expressing their discontent with American presence on the island. The demonstration coincided with the consulate's grand opening, which was attended by U.S. officials but boycotted by local politicians. Protesters emphasized their desire to showcase Greenland's independence and democracy amidst growing U.S. interest in the territory.
- ▪Protesters outside the U.S. Consulate in Nuuk waved flags and signs saying 'Stop USA'.
- ▪The new consulate is significantly larger and located in a prominent downtown area.
- ▪Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen did not attend the consulate's opening.
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Hundreds of Greenlanders protested outside a new U.S. Consulate in the capital of Nuuk on Thursday, telling American diplomats their presence on the Arctic island isn’t welcome. Protesters waved Greenlandic flags and signs that read “Stop USA” while shouting “go home” outside the U.S. Consulate. Recommended Stories Rubio says Cuban leaders are ‘standing in the way’ in message on country’s independence day Vance can’t say if Iran is negotiating in good faith Trump plans to boost number of South African refugees by 10,000 The protest coincided with the grand opening of the 30,000-square-foot diplomatic outpost. The consulate was previously located in a small red house on the outskirts of town. This time, the consulate is located in a much more prominent location in downtown Nuuk.
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