Protesters hit streets of three cities – Bush & Hu: [2 All-round First Edition]
Brendan O’Keefe, John Stapleton, Ashleigh Wilson. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 23 Oct 2003: 4.
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THOUSANDS of demonstrators gathered and marched in three cities last night to protest against the visits of George W. Bush and Hu Jintao, both of whom arrived yesterday.
About 5000 anti-war, anti-Bush and anti-[Hu] protesters packed Sydney’s Town Hall Square to “send a message” to John Howard andthe visiting leaders.
Labor MP Harry Quick, who sparked debate about how Mr Bush should be greeted in parliament, sported a white armband as he toldthe crowd: “I’m going to wear it in the House of Representatives tomorrow to show George Bush that we don’t want to be part of his coalition of the willing.”
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THOUSANDS of demonstrators gathered and marched in three cities last night to protest against the visits of George W. Bush and Hu Jintao, both of whom arrived yesterday.
About 5000 anti-war, anti-Bush and anti-Hu protesters packed Sydney’s Town Hall Square to “send a message” to John Howard andthe visiting leaders.
Greens senator Bob Brown said that in Mr Hu’s China, Mr Howard, Labor leader Simon Crean and Senator Brown himself would be locked up in jail if they tried to establish political parties.
Senator Brown said Australians should send a message to Mr Howard that they must not be locked out of their own parliament.
He asked the crowd to tug a forelock and cover their mouths with their hands. “I just wanted to see what President Bush will see when he addresses the Australian parliament,” he said.
Labor MP Harry Quick, who sparked debate about how Mr Bush should be greeted in parliament, sported a white armband as he toldthe crowd: “I’m going to wear it in the House of Representatives tomorrow to show George Bush that we don’t want to be part of his coalition of the willing.”
In Melbourne, about 150 anti-Bush demonstrators marched through the heart of the city from the State Library to Federation Square, where Catholic bishop Hilton Deakin addressed a rally. Police said the crowd was 500, while organisers estimated numbers at about 2000.
About 150 protesters turned out to Brisbane’s King George Square yesterday for a mock trial of Mr Bush.
Iraqi refugee and artist Towfiq Al-Qady told the rally he mourned the deterioration of his home country.
“The country is very sad because we have occupation, not liberation,” he said.
Australian Hazara Ethnic Society president Hassan Ghulam said that Mr Bush also had left a mess in Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan has not been liberated,” he said. “The foundation is very much the same.”
A protester wearing a Bush mask was then put on mock trial, accused of terrorism and human rights abuses.
He was “sentenced” to a variety of punishments, including having to work in hospitals in Afghanistan and Iraq, and being compelled to appear on CNN admitting he “stole” the presidential elections.
Demonstrators will converge on Canberra today to protest against Mr Bush’s address to the parliament and the security measures banning them from the house.
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City protests target visiting leaders – Bush & Hu: [1 All-round Country Edition]
Brendan O’Keefe, John Stapleton, Ashleigh Wilson. The Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 23 Oct 2003: 4.
Abstract
THOUSANDS of demonstrators gathered and marched in three cities last night to protest against the visits of George W. Bush and Hu Jintao, both of whom arrived yesterday.
About 5000 anti-war, anti-Bush and anti-[Hu] protesters packed Sydney’s Town Hall Square to “send a message” to John Howard and the visiting leaders.
Labor MP Harry Quick, who sparked debate about how Mr Bush should be greeted in parliament, sported a white armband as he told the crowd: “I’m going to wear it in the House of Representatives tomorrow to show George Bush that we don’t want to be part of his coalition of the willing.”
Full Text
THOUSANDS of demonstrators gathered and marched in three cities last night to protest against the visits of George W. Bush and Hu Jintao, both of whom arrived yesterday.
About 5000 anti-war, anti-Bush and anti-Hu protesters packed Sydney’s Town Hall Square to “send a message” to John Howard and the visiting leaders.
Greens senator Bob Brown said that in Mr Hu’s China, Mr Howard, Labor leader Simon Crean and Senator Brown himself would be locked up in jail if they tried to establish political parties.
Senator Brown said Australians should send a message to Mr Howard that they must not be locked out of their own parliament.
He asked the crowd to tug a forelock and cover their mouths with their hands. “I just wanted to see what President Bush will see when he addresses the Australian parliament,” he said.
Labor MP Harry Quick, who sparked debate about how Mr Bush should be greeted in parliament, sported a white armband as he told the crowd: “I’m going to wear it in the House of Representatives tomorrow to show George Bush that we don’t want to be part of his coalition of the willing.”
In Melbourne, about 150 anti-Bush demonstrators marched through the heart of the city from the State Library to Federation Square, where Catholic bishop Hilton Deakin addressed a rally. Police said the crowd was 500, while organisers estimated numbers at about 2000.
About 150 protesters turned out to Brisbane’s King George Square yesterday for a mock trial of Mr Bush.
Iraqi refugee and artist Towfiq Al-Qady told the rally he mourned the deterioration of his home country.
“The country is very sad because we have occupation, not liberation,” he said.
Australian Hazara Ethnic Society president Hassan Ghulam said that Mr Bush also had left a mess in Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan has not been liberated,” he said. “The foundation is very much the same.”
A protester wearing a Bush mask was then put on mock trial, accused of terrorism and human rights abuses.
He was “sentenced” to a variety of punishments, including having to work in hospitals in Afghanistan and Iraq, and being compelled to appear on CNN admitting he “stole” the presidential elections.
Demonstrators will converge on Canberra today to protest against Mr Bush’s address to the parliament and the security measures banning them from the house.