Pakistan, June 16 -- Protests in Geneva turned violent on Sunday as demonstrators clashed with police ahead of the G7 summit in France. The unrest matters because it highlights growing global anger over inequality and elite decision-making. Governments, summit leaders, and international institutions are directly affected by the tensions.

Authorities said protesters set a Tesla vehicle on fire and smashed windows at a United Nations office. Moreover, police used tear gas after the march escalated from a peaceful gathering into violent confrontations. Hundreds of riot police were deployed across central Geneva to contain the situation.

In addition, around 20,000 people reportedly joined the anti-G7 demonstration. Protesters targeted symbo...