Activists Mark Three Years Since Mosta Square Protest To Save Ficus Trees

Moviment Graffitti has marked three years since activists gathered in Mosta Square to protest against plans to cut down 13 ficus trees that had stood there for decades.

In a Facebook post, the organisation recalled how some people had questioned whether the protest would make a difference, while others predicted that the trees would die regardless.

However, all 13 trees are still standing and continue to grow, despite what Moviment Graffitti described as an attempt to poison them in the months following the protest.

The organisation credited the Mosta community and the support of others for saving the trees, as well as preserving the square's collective memory.

Moviment Graffitti said it hoped the trees would continue to serve as an example and inspiration to communities currently fighting to protect their towns and villages.

"Our love for our land can make a difference," the organisation wrote, adding that the fight continues.

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Credit: Moviment Graffiti