Which corporate offices and public buildings faced direct attacks?

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Corporate Offices and Public Buildings Targeted During Anti-G7 Protest

The anti-G7 demonstration in Geneva witnessed direct attacks on several corporate offices and public buildings. The Geneva offices of the professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers sustained a prolonged assault, with attempts made to break its windows and metal shutters being ripped off. Additionally, the front doors of the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency, were smashed.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Offices Attacked

The offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Geneva were subjected to sustained attacks during the protest. Demonstrators reportedly made repeated attempts to break the building's windows, and its metal shutters were torn off. A red-and-white barricade was also employed in an effort to damage the security cameras located at the building's entrance.
UNHCR Staff Memorial Damaged

Beyond direct corporate targets, the memorial dedicated to staff from the United Nations' refugee agency, UNHCR, who lost their lives while serving refugees, also suffered damage. Several glass panels surrounding the memorial were broken and covered in graffiti. This incident occurred later in the demonstration, following earlier acts of vandalism.
International Telecommunication Union Building Vandalised

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN's agency for information and communication technologies, also experienced direct vandalism. The front doors of its building were smashed. This action contributed to the broader pattern of damage to international organisations and their facilities observed during the protest.

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