Thousands of people gathered in Sliema yesterday evening to turn up the heat on Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to sack the police commissioner and Attorney General in the wake of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. In what was the second major protest following her assassination, people gathered in front of the former Chalet and walked in the road towards Amery Street, the street in which Caruana Galizia had grown up. 

Afterwards, a group of young protestors spontaneously broke away from the crowd and held a sit-in protest in front of the Love sign, temporarily blocking the road from traffic. 

Here are snaps we found from yesterday’s protest. 

The protest kicks off in Tower Road

Protestors cover their mouths with red tape to protest against oppression of free speech

‘There is blood on your hands’ 

A new banner targeting Attorney General Peter Grech

Police commissioner Laurence Cutajar is targeted once again

Laurel wreaths to symbolise courage (Photo: MaltaToday)

Former PN leader Simon Busuttil was among the crowds

Matthew Caruana Galizia’s firm statement in court after his mother’s murder (Photo: Malta Independent)

The organisers estimated some 10,000 people turned up to the protest

Moviment Graffitti makes sure the PN doesn’t get away scot-free

Graffitti activist hands over a banana to blogger Andrew Borg Cardona 

Fill the sky with torches – a beautiful send-off to Daphne Caruana Galizia

‘We will not be silenced’ – spontaneous protest at Spinola 

Were you at the protest yesterday? Comment below with your best photos of the event 

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Tim Diacono

Tim is interested in the rapid evolution of human society and is passionate about justice, human rights and cutting-edge political debates. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter/X at @timdiacono or reach out to him at [email protected]