Iceland’s Citizens Are Calling for Prime Minister to Resign in Wake of Panama Papers Leak
Protests connected to the data leak scandal, currently being called "Panama Papers," exploded Monday. Massive crowds showed up in front of Iceland's Parliament in Reykjavik, to call on the resignation of Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson and others involved in the scandal.
However, the prime minister does not appear to be ready to give up his position. "I have not considered quitting because of this matter nor am I going to quit because of this matter," Gunnlaugsson said, according to the Associated Press. "The government has had good results. Progress has been strong and it is important that the government can finish its work."
The following images and videos are from the protests Monday, that included the arrest of a protester who allegedly threw Skyr yogurt, according to the Iceland Monitor.
Mass protests outside Iceland's parliament tonight as demands grow for the government to resign over #PanamaPapers. pic.twitter.com/VKRmQfRb3N
Skyr bandit being taken away in handcuffs, plus pics of damages. #Iceland #PanamaLeaks #cashljós pic.twitter.com/spk9ZRf7Tu
The protest continues. 3 hours in. Thanks for the eggs ^^ #PanamaLeaks #panamapapers #iceland pic.twitter.com/wdGiGOjn8O
Flying bananas and Skyr yogurt pots .. launch your lunch at the government! #iceland #panamapaperspic.twitter.com/2LfumGpkba
Outside the Icelandic parliament, right now. #PanamaPapers #Iceland pic.twitter.com/Gn3BwmQE6P
Immense pride in the people of Iceland for #Reykjavik today. For standing up and not being walked over. Eyes on you.pic.twitter.com/k2dKpZoECc
Le jet de fromage blanc, grande tradition de l islandais en colère pic.twitter.com/udjaADiIQT
Seriously did not see this many people protesting during the 2008 economic collapse. #cashljós #panamapapers pic.twitter.com/CJNo7fJEoR
Mossack Fonseca, a law firm based in Panama, is at the heart of the scandal.