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www.euractiv.com

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/59101324

Staff at the US embassy in Copenhagen have removed 44 flags decorated with the names of Danish soldiers that were killed in Afghanistan, put up after US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of allied countries’ military contributions.

Copenhagen’s mayor for environmental affairs, Line Barfoed called the move “disrespectful”

  • lando55@lemmy.zipEnglish
    6·
    2 hours ago

    I haven’t seen them and I doubt they were obtrusive in any way, but I don’t think it’s generally allowed for people to decorate government facilities in this manner without approval, though I get it.

    Having said that, the US ambassador could have turned this into an amazing show of camaraderie if they used this as an opportunity to push for an official monument or dedication to the fallen soldiers within the embassy.

    • floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      19·
      4 hours ago

      No that’s not petty, that’s disgraceful. 44 foreign people have given their lives for your interests. They gain nothing from this.

  • WHARRGARBL@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    3 hours ago

    I blame Denmark for this. The embassy claimed afterwards that they didn’t know what the flags were about - even though the meaning of the flags was explained to them that same day while they were being placed.

    Lol Danes thinking that US officials have respect or engage synapses!