Despite threats of violence, resistance both inside and out remains strong
On a day that was marked by threats of violence against detainees at the Woomera Detention Centre by ACM, the Woomera2002 campsite began setting up across the road from the Federal Police and ACM roadblock which leads to the Detention Centre. The Area Administrator for Woomera attempted to get protesters to move to a location several kilometres futher away. Protesters decided to hold their ground, bolstered by a group of children yelling 'Feedom', who were driven into the Detention Centre. After some discussions to address environmental concerns, the Australian Protective Services (APS - the Federal Police) decided that they would no longer negotiate with the protesters. Protesters were told that they had to move to the location designated by the Woomera Area Administrator. Protesters refused to move. The APS then moved in and dismantled the Indymedia and the First Aid tents, after which they retreated. As of 8pm Thursday evening, protesters decided to stand their ground and stay the night. LATE BREAKING NEWS: Just after 11pm, the APS moved in again. They tried to make a number of arrests, but were unable to do so. Breaking audio report from the camp site as police tear down the tents. Mid-day report on the camp Morning report on the camp Actions planned accross the contry on Friday Message of solidarity from Japan Solidarity action in Scotland online participation in woomera2002 [ woomera2002 ] www.indymedia.org specifically http://www.melbourne.indymedia.org/
