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Police Go Stomping At Sydney WTO Protest
Police Go Stomping At Sydney WTO Protest
Images and report courtesy of sydney.indymedia.org/.
Initial reports from the streets in Sydney indicate violent overreaction from the police force. The The Australian reports that a female reporter was also injured, suffering gashes and an abdominal injury.
Protestors have been on the streets rallying against the WTO's pre ministerial meeting at Homebush where they will be discussing trade liberalisation in anticipation of next year's WTO meeting.
They come at a crucial time with the Federal Government entering into negotiations over a free trade agreement with the USA in three months' time. For an audio report from Indymedia, click here…
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