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Rain Dampens Protestors' Spirits
Heavy rain put a damper on yesterday's #srediniprotesti demonstrations in Slovenia's capital city, leading many protestors to retreat indoors before nightfall after braving wet conditions for hours on end in an effort to make their voices heard about calls for snap elections due to what they see as a lack of democracy in government decision-making processes.
Dec. 24, 2022 8:05AM
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A photo depicting protesters marching through city streets despite heavy rain falling around them - umbrellas raised above their heads - with police officers standing nearby monitoring proceedings.
The streets of the capital city were alive with protest yesterday, but heavy rain has dampened the spirits of many. The protests began in the early afternoon and continued into the evening, with a large number of people gathering to voice their grievances against the government. Despite the rain, protestors remained determined to make their voices heard. Many held umbrellas and wore waterproof clothing as they marched through the streets chanting slogans and waving banners. Some even went so far as to build makeshift shelters out of cardboard boxes and plastic sheeting in order to stay dry. However, by nightfall most had given up on braving the elements and retreated indoors. Police reported that there were fewer than 100 people still protesting by 9pm, down from an estimated 500 at its peak earlier in the day. The protests are part of a series known as #srediniprotesti which have been taking place across Slovenia since June this year. The demonstrations are organised by a coalition of opposition parties who are calling for snap elections due to what they see as a lack of democracy in government decision-making processes. While some remain optimistic that these protests will eventually lead to change, others feel disheartened by yesterday's turnout due to bad weather conditions preventing many from attending or staying for long periods of time.