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Thousands of anti-war activists to disrupt weapons expo as Melbourne braces for biggest protest in decades



Victoria police erect ring of steel around event, which is expected to attract up to 25,000 activistsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs many as 25,000 protesters are set to cause chaos ahead of a weapons expo to be held in Melbourne, with some already vandalising hotels and blocking traffic.Interstate police have been called in to bolster law and order ahead of what could be Victoria’s biggest protest since the chaos surrounding the World Economic Forum in 2000.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/08/thousands-of-anti-war-protesters-to-disrupt-controversial-weapons-expo-in-melbourne

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Publish date : 2024-09-08 04:12:29

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