Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit

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Thousands of protesters are descending on Geneva on Sunday as G7 leaders gather just across the border in Evian, France, reviving memories of violent clashes from the 2003 G8 summit two decades earlier. The "No-G7" coalition, a mix of labor unions, activist associations, and left-wing groups, plans demonstrations denouncing what it calls "fascism and imperialism." Swiss police are mobilizing heavy surveillance ahead of what organizers expect will be a significant show of dissent, raising questions about how authorities will manage the crowds and whether protests will remain peaceful this time.