Today ,the 1st december 2008 - Iceland celebrated it 90th
annivercary of Self Rule from Denmark.
We got independence in 1944.
People went to Arnarholl ,the hill between the govermnet
house and the Central bank.
There protest speaches where held ,and still demanding the
ressignation of the goverment ,and the Central Bank managers.
After the protest was over ,people went to the central bank
,and tried to get in .
To do what ,i dont know.
Police tried to stop the protesters.
Protesters got into the lobby,but there big glass doors where
shut,and police where in front of the door.
But
later the Police left,and the people got into the inner
lobby,and
another glass door -and behind that door,was riot police
ready.
Protesters tried to get the Police to help them .
The central bank was under siege for about one and a half
hours.
Protesters used eggs and paint at the building.
Police warned the protesters ,that they would use
pepperspray.
But in the end ,the Police informed the protesters ,that mr:
David Oddsson ,the ceo of the central bank,was not in the building.
So the protesters told the police ,they would go out
peacefully,if they would go out first.
And leave three officers to confirm that the protesters had
left the building.
So all in all - a peaceful protest in Reykjavik - Iceland
In response to assignment:
iReport for CNN