The Geneva commune of Cologny has banned an event organised by the International Human Rights Film Festival.
The plan was that, for two weeks in March, visitors could be taken on a tour through the wealthy area, and be shown where there were cases of significant economic crimes carried out by some of the residents.
The tour had been authorized by the canton.
The mayor of Cologny, Pascal Hornung, says he was shocked by the title of the visit "La Colline aux Pirates" (Pirates Hill in English). He says the event would attract activists and disturb the peace.
The festival’s organisers say they’re not targeting a community, but highlighting some specific examples.
The Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights will take place between 7th and 16th March.
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