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Masked activists block Dover port
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This morning, masked activists blocked access to the port of Dover, BBC News reports. It is a protest against immigration, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrators, who were dressed in black and wore balaclavas according to Bluesky news, blocked roads around the port. This protest, according to Al Jazeera, was part of the 'stop the boats' movement.
Traffic to and from Britain's busiest international port came to a standstill, Al Jazeera reports. Freight traffic and travellers heading to France experienced disruption. According to Scmp China, dozens of masked demonstrators blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port.
The British government has condemned the action. The action went beyond peaceful protest, according to the government, Scmp China reports. The police stated they were in discussion with the demonstrators, according to Scmp China and BBC News.
The police stated that there was an "ongoing public order incident" and that they were "in discussion" with the demonstrators, Scmp China reports.
The A20 access roads, between A256 York Street and A2 Jubilee Way in Dover, were closed. There was a four-mile (approximately 6.4 kilometers) traffic jam, according to BBC News.
P&O Ferries stated that passengers who miss their scheduled crossing can travel on the next available sailing, BBC News reports.
The activists, who named themselves 'stop the boats', blocked the access roads to the port, Al Jazeera reports.
According to Scmp China, the roads to Britain's busiest ferry terminal were blocked by dozens of masked anti-immigration demonstrators.
Kent Police was aware of the protest and entered into discussions with the demonstrators, BBC News reports.