Ten arrested in military protest (Down Under)

struggle4progress

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:16 PM
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Ten arrested in military protest (Down Under)

June 12, 2005

TEN protesters have been arrested trying to disrupt a joint Australian and United States military exercise in central Queensland.

Six protesters carrying makeshift coffins were arrested about 11am (AEST) today after allegedly scaling a fence to conduct a memorial service.

A further four were later arrested for blocking access to the military base. <snip>

Rally organiser Robin Taubenfeld said protesters were concerned about the economic, social and environmental impact of such military exercises. <snip>

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15592699-1702,00.html

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WearyOne

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Sun Jun-12-05 03:55 PM
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1. how dare these demonstraters get in the way of the US military !

it's a wonder they didn't use them for target practise..very brave young demonstraters !

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