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Revision as of 12:39, 13 May 2023

1972 Gleitzmann inauguration protests
Part of the protests against Robert Gleitzmann (1972-1980)
Demonstratie tegen kolonelsbewind in Griekenland in Amsterdam, Bestanddeelnr 926-3122.jpg
Protest group in Laitstadt-Ebersdorf
Date
  • 21 February 1972 – 23 February 1972 (2 days)
Location
Laitstadt and other cities, Besmenia
Caused by
  • Swearing-in of Gleitzmann as Prime Minister
  • Government participation of the BRP
  • Right-wing politics in Besmenia
Goals
  • Resignation of the government
Methods
  • Demonstrations
  • Protests
  • Riot
StatusContinued in further protests
Parties to the civil conflict

Besmenia Anti-Gleitzmann groups

Besmenia Left-wing groups

Besmenia Law enforcement

Besmenia Pro-Gleitzmann groups and supporters


Besmenian Empire Far-right groups


Casualties
Injuries28
Arrested367

The 1972 Gleitzmann inauguration protests was a series of demonstrations in Besmenia, mainly in the capital Laitstadt but also in other larger cities, against the inauguration of the controversial right-wing BVP-BRP federal government under Prime Minister Robert Gleitzmann, which was supported by numerous left-wing groups and organizations.

Background

Prior to 1972

1972 federal election

Timeline

Reactions

National reactions

International reactions

Aftermath