Media Release: Peace Actions underway against Weapons Expo
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 8:31 am
Press Release: Auckland Peace Action
Auckland Peace Action
October 31, 2018
“Community
members and peace activists from across Aotearoa are in
place at strategic points around the Weapons Expo in
Palmerston North to blockade and delay delegates attending
this year’s event.”
“Despite a massive use of
police resources, activists have still been effective in
disrupting the normal operation of these war
profiteers.”
“The peace movement is using tactics
of non-violent direct action to stop war at its source: with
the people who directly profit from waging war.”
“We expect that the police and security will respect
the human rights of people who are standing against
war.”
"Actions will continue over the next two
days."
END
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