0h 8min, mar 11, 2026 y - Iran-linked March Banned

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The government has approved a request from the police to ban the Al Quds Day march in London on Sunday to prevent "serious public disorder" given the conflict in the Middle East, the home secretary has said.

The Metropolitan Police asked for the ban saying it was concerned about the high number of protesters and counter-protesters, adding the march organisers were "supportive of the Iranian regime" .

The Islamic Human Rights Commission, who organise the annual march, insist it is a peaceful, pro-Palestinian event. It says a static protest will take place instead.

It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012. The Met said it had not taken the decision lightly.

Faisal Bodi, of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, said a ban would mean a "sad day for freedom of expression".

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