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COP28 stage stormed by 12-year-old Indian activist

Licypriya Kangujam, who is a 12-year-old Indian climate activist, stormed the stage at COP28 in Dubai on Monday.

She held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future" before she was escorted off stage by security.

COP28 director general, Majid Al-Suwaidi, finished by asking the audience to give Licypriya a round of applause for her enthusiasm.

12 December 2023

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