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More than a thousand protest against US President in Switzerland

More than a thousand people protested in central Zurich on Tuesday against the planned arrival of US President Donald Trump in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Trump is due to make a speech at the gathering of international business and political leaders in Davos on Friday.

The demonstrators marched through the Swiss city chanting "Trump not welcome", with some carrying banners and placards reading "dump the Trump" and "Switzerland is hosting Nazis", an AFP reporter said, putting the turnout at over 1,000.

"We are protesting against both Trump and the WEF. The discussions between the richest one percent of the world and a man who fuels an aggressive atmosphere towards women and minorities has no place in Switzerland," said Tamara Funiciello, president of Young Socialists of Switzerland.

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The event was joined by anti-globalist and environmental activists, as well as members of Kurdish and Palestinian organisations.

"Trump is the incarnation of sexism, racism, exploitation and corruption," said Michel Zahn, spokesman for the Movement for Socialism.

The American president has faced criticism over his anti-immigration policies and during his election campaign was heard boasting in leaked recordings about groping women.

Trump is set to face a mixed welcome at the Davos gathering, coming up against the defenders of globalisation as well as international executives delighted with his controversial tax reforms.

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