[news] Thousands Protest APEC in Sydney Despite Police Intimidation

[Mostly Water - "Canadian" and International alternative news feed]

Ten thousand people gathered in Sydney on Sept 8 to protest and march against the war in Iraq, US president Bush, climate in-action, and the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum leaders meeting. There was a heavy police presence with many streets barricaded by Police buses and police lining the approved route to Hyde Park North. Despite the heavy police presence and provocation the rally and march was largely peaceful.

[Also see a related [Infoshop article][1].]

  


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