War protest begins outside US
Embassy
About 1,000 people have gathered outside the US Embassy in
Canberra to protest against a possible war in Iraq. The protesters are
expected to march across Adelaide Avenue this afternoon for a rally
outside the lodge. Protesters march
from US Embassy to PM's lodge
Tight security has surrounded anti-war protesters as they
marched from the US Embassy in Canberra to the Prime Minister's
residence.
The group has gathered outside the Prime Minister's residence in
Canberra.
Police estimate the crowd at about 2,000 people and heavy security has
surrounded the demonstration.
Waving placards and chanting, the protesters also created traffic
interruptions.
The focus has shifted from the US Embassy where earlier protesters placed
body bags, representing what they said were innocent Iraqi children that
would be killed in a conflict.
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