The Prague Post Online: Photo Galleries: May Day Protests in Prague

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May 17th, 2008

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An anarchist hides his face during the protest May 1.

An anarchist protests by sitting in front of a line of police who were protecting a group of neo-Nazis, who were marching upon the US Embassy in Prague.

Police riot squads used tear gas and concussion grenades to break the anarchists.

Streets were quickly filled with smoke and concussion grenades, which police used to break up the protests.

Both sides flee smoke bombs and concussion grenades thrown by police.

Anarchists taunt the police as a skirmishes break out.

Police were able to disperse anarchists in a few minutes without any serious injuries, allowing neo-Nazis to continue their march.

A wounded anarchist is helped to her feet after being knocked to the ground by Czech police.

Despite several tense moments, the demonstrations resulted in only a handful of arrests.

Dazed demonstrators look for a way out after a skirmish broke out with police, who were clearing the way for the neo-Nazis to reach the US embassy.

A woman shouts at police over the bound wrists of a fellow protester who opposed the neo-Nazi march through the Mala Strana district.

Neo-Nazis, brandishing signs thanking the police for beating demonstrators, marched across the Most Legii bridge to their destination.

Neo-Nazis carried a bizarre assortment of signs, including this one of the fictional detective Vac�tko, played by Jaroslav Marvan. Legally barred from officially gathering to honor Nazis, they instead made a show of paying homage to fallen police.

'Thank you, riot police' reads this neo-Nazi sign.

Neo-Nazis frequently expressed solidarity and thanks to police for their service to the country - as well as for protecting them on their march.

A demonstrator is led away by police after trying to disrupt the gathering of neo-Nazis at the US Embassy in Prague.

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An anarchist hides his face during the protest May 1.

An anarchist hides his face during the protest May 1.

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