Anti-Islam protest sees low turnout in Norway

A demonstration of the far-right Norwegian Defence League last week in Stavanger saw a turnout of only around 20-30 people, while an counter anti-racist protest nearby attracted around 800 supporters. Speakers at the NDL meet included the organisation’s Martin Olsen, as well as Merete Hodne from Stop the Islamisation of Norway (SIAN), both of whom were questioned as part of the trial of confessed mass killer Ander Behring Breivik.

The anti-racist organisation SOS Racism attracted 800 supporters to its rally by the cathedral.

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