“Greenland and the Greenlanders have involuntarily become the front in the fight for democracy and human rights,” she added. AdvertisementA protester holds a placard during a demonstration in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Protesters gather during a demonstration in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. The protests in Denmark were organised by Greenlandic groups in cooperation with ActionAid Denmark, an NGO. AdvertisementProtesters walk down Strøget during a protest in support of Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Source: Huffington Post January 17, 2026 16:08 UTC