The Labour Party has commemorated the 62nd anniversary from when a general strike had been ordered by the General Workers’ Union leading to riots which led to a state of emergency being declared by Malta’s British rulers.

In a statement, the party said this historic event marked Malta’s fight towards sovereignty.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Robert Abela who laid a bouquet of flowers at the foot of the commemorative monument in Paola Square.

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