The British Museum was closed after pro-Palestine and environmental protesters formed a blockade at the entrance, calling for a boycott due to the museum's partnership with BP.
The British Museum was forced to close its doors Sunday after hundreds of pro-Palestine and environmental protesters formed a blockade at the historic landmark's entrance. Demonstrators calling themselves Energy Embargo for Palestine - protesting both against climate change and in support of Palestine - called on the general public to boycott the museum over its partnership with BP.
The British Museum initially said the site was evacuated but later stressed that those who arrived in the building before 3pm were able to continue their visit.Hundreds of protesters were seen standing across the main entrance holding banners and Palestinian flags. One sign stretching across the gate said: "Sponsored by BP=sponsored by colonial genocide
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