Protesters temporarily blocked traffic around the War Memorial in Floriana on their way out of Valletta following a demonstration in Republic Street.

Thousands attended the event organised by Occupy Justice and Repubblika in Valletta this afternoon, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

At the end of the activity, some protesters blocked the roundabout where the War Memorial is situation, shouting "Mafia" and "Joseph barra".

Traffic was halted for a few minutes until the protesters walked away.

Another protest is scheduled for Monday at 4pm.