Just Stop Oil Ends High-Profile Campaign of Direct Action

Just Stop Oil, a British climate protest group known for dramatic stunts, has announced the end of its direct action campaign. The group, advocating against oil and gas extraction, will cease activities by April's end, aligning with the Labour Party's new policy. Future protests are pledged outside parliament.

In a surprising announcement, the British climate protest group Just Stop Oil declared it will conclude its high-profile campaign of direct action by the end of April. Known for attention-grabbing stunts, the group has become one of the most recognized protest organizations in recent years.

Over its campaign, Just Stop Oil executed several headline-grabbing acts, including pouring liquid latex over a Tesla robot, spraying paint on the U.S. embassy in London, and vandalizing Charles Darwin's grave. The group's early activities had also seen paint attacks on landmarks like Stonehenge and Van Gogh's artworks, resulting in several activists facing long jail terms.

The organization claims the shift is influenced by the Labour Party's commitment to end new oil and gas projects. Despite the cessation of direct actions, Just Stop Oil plans a final protest outside the parliament on April 26, signaling an end of an era in climate activism.

(With inputs from agencies.)