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A recent demonstration in downtown Montreal has ignited a wave of condemnation following the display of effigies representing the mock hanging of three prominent political figures. The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday and has since circulated widely on social media, drawing sharp rebukes from city officials and various community organisations.
Condemnation from City Officials
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has publicly expressed her disapproval of the protest, asserting that while the right to protest is fundamental to democracy, it must be executed with respect. “We need to address the issue of having protests because it’s a democratic right, but to do it in a way that’s respectful,” she stated. In a subsequent post on X, she elaborated, “The incitement to violence, hate symbols, and displays of intimidation that we see in our streets are unacceptable. Images of hangings or effigies have no place in Montreal, nor
