Excited within the Eritrean setting earlier than marking in Bergen

In September final 12 months, it developed right into a avenue combat between Eritreans within the heart of Bergen. Over 70 cops fought to realize management, and tear fuel and barricades have been used.

The extent of rigidity between the 2 Eritrean teams in Norway is increased than ever, says Suraffel Mehari Beyene (27) to NRK.

– It’s a step up since September. We have now defined our concern to the police and the municipality. Many are pissed off and offended, he says.

Denied connection to the regime

The teams are divided between those that help the regime in Eritrea and those that are essential of the regime. Some oppositionists say there are “false refugees” in Norway who train social management over those that are essential of the regime.

It’s the Eritrean Affiliation in Hordaland that organizes the nationwide day celebration. Chairman Hidru Ghebremichael has beforehand denied that they help the regime. The markings are about protecting their tradition and language, he defined to NRK in reference to the riots in September final 12 months.

There have additionally been comparable clashes in different nations similar to Sweden, Denmark, Canada and Israel.

Police: Following developments carefully

The police in Bergen say they’re following the scenario carefully. They’re looking for out what number of guests are anticipated.

– We monitor the scenario with intelligence from hour to hour to attempt to predict what might occur and adapt the operational efforts accordingly, says chief of employees Gustav Landro within the West police district.

He doesn’t need to exaggerate the hazard of noise and says folks can safely keep within the metropolis centre. However try to be ready that there will likely be extra police than common on the streets and that roadblocks could also be arrange. This notably applies to the Vågsbunnen space and round Kong Oscarsgate, in keeping with the chief of employees.