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Tens of thousands in London protest Israeli war on Lebanon Demonstrations take place around the world |
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LONDON—Tens of thousands marched August 5 from Hyde Park to Parliament Square (pictured above) against the Israeli assault on Lebanon. The march was called by Stop the War Coalition, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Palestine Solidarity Campaign, British Muslim Initiative, and others. The main slogans of the rally were “Unconditional cease-fire now”; “Stop Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza”; and “End Blair’s support for Bush’s wars.” Organizers said more than 100,000 participated. Police estimated 20,000.
According to press reports, a similar protest drew thousands in Cape Town, South Africa, and an estimated 2,000 in Cairo, Egypt. The next day, 15,000 marched in Montreal and 1,000 in Stockholm, Sweden. There have been daily protests in majority Arab countries, including in Jordan. —BJÖRN TIRSÉN Related articles: Tel Aviv expands war throughout Lebanon 1,000 dead; 3,000 wounded; 1 million displaced Socialist Workers Party candidates: Israeli forces out of Lebanon! U.S. troops out of Iraq, Afghanistan! UN council to Iran: end production of fuel for nuclear plants by Aug. 31 Pushed by U.S. gov’t, Security Council threatens sanctions Front page (for this issue) | Home | Text-version home |