Australia Australians protesting in favor of the Palestinians in the capital of Canberra Parliament climbed onto the roof and waved banners with slogans, in response to which the police locked down the building for breaching security.
When the protesters came down two hours later, the police took them away. It is unclear whether any of them have been charged.
At least four protesters were seen on the roof of the building, holding banners reading ‘Palestine will be free from the river to the sea’ in support of the people of Gaza.
One banner read: ‘War crimes, supported here.’
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According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, 38 thousand Palestinians have died in the Israeli war so far. It has displaced 90 percent of the region’s 2.3 million people and is facing starvation, according to the United Nations human rights agency.
The security failure has alarmed Australian MPs, while the opposition coalition has called for an investigation. “This is a serious failure of Parliament’s security,” said James Peterson, spokesman for the coalition.
‘To prevent such infiltration, alterations were made to the building at a great expense. An investigation is needed.’
MP Keith Pitt said there were “serious questions” that had to be asked about how the protesters got to the roof.
“I support an individual’s right to protest, which is something that has been fought for and defended in this country since its inception,” he was quoted as saying by the ABC. .
But I do not support the right of any individual to firstly put themselves at risk, as these individuals have done, and secondly to allow the Australian people to have access to their parliament and to have their representatives work. prevent from.’
Pro-Palestinian protesters from the Renegade Activist group have joined forces with advocates for indigenous rights and other issues such as the climate crisis.
Around 10am on Thursday, anti-coal protesters wearing ‘Rising Tide’ shirts attached themselves to the marble pillars of the Parliament building, attracting police and security personnel.
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As they were being removed, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters climbed the portico above the main entrance and waved banners against Israel’s aggression in Gaza and in support of indigenous Australians.
Activists on the roof read aloud a statement calling for an end to ‘American and Australian support for the genocidal state of Israel’.
They also sent paper ships with their messages.
They read: ‘To the Albanian government: We will not forget, we will not forgive, and we will continue to resist.’
He also declared: ‘Always the motherland was, always will be.’
Sean Murray, a spokesman for Rising Tide, which organized the climate protest in Parliament, expressed ignorance when asked if he knew there would be other demonstrations at the same time.
‘No,’ he told the Guardian. I think it’s just democracy. This government has an appalling record on genocide and climate change.’
Responding to the protests, Defense Minister Richard Marlis said, ‘I think it’s very important that we do everything we can to reduce tensions here. It’s not about denying anyone the right to have their say – people should have their say – but it can be done in a respectful way such as contributing to the national debate, without disrespecting other Australians. did, put people in danger or create social division.
Earlier in Australia, the universities of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra were filled with students demonstrating in favor of the Palestinians. It demanded that they sever academic ties with Israel and end research partnerships with companies that supply weapons to the Israeli military.
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2024-07-05 15:57:08