Published 09/11/2024 6:53:00 a.m.

Anti-war protesters clash with police outside Australian weapons convention

Anti-War protesters clashed with police in Melbourne on September 11, 2024, resulting in dozens of arrests and 27 injured officers. Protesters threw rocks and other projectiles at police.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed the right to protest but emphasized that it must be peaceful, stating, "You don’t say you’re opposed to defense equipment by throwing things at police."
Police reported that at least 24 officers needed medical treatment, and 33 protesters were arrested for various offenses, including assault and arson.

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BBC News

Dozens arrested after clashes at Melbourne anti-war protest

Police said officers were targeted by demonstrators throwing rocks, manure and bottles containing acid.

09/11/2024 9:40:04 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Anti-war protesters clash with police outside Australian weapons convention

“We’re protesting to stand up for all those who have been killed by the type of weapons on display at the convention,” Students for Palestine national co-convenor Jasmine Duff said

09/11/2024 6:21:44 a.m.·India

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Reuters

Melbourne protests: Dozens arrested at defence expo as police clash with demonstrators

Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Australia's second-largest city of Melbourne on Wednesday, with dozens arrested as police used sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays to control parts of the hostile crowd.

09/11/2024 6:53:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Anti-war protesters clash with police outside Australian weapons convention

Anti-war protesters have clashed with police outside a military arms convention in the Australian city of Melbourne.

09/11/2024 12:07:12 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Anti-war protesters clash with police outside Australian arms convention

Thousands of anti-war protesters have clashed with police outside a military arms convention in downtown Melbourne

09/11/2024 12:07:11 a.m.·United States

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CNN

Protesters clash with police at Australia defense show

Dozens of people have been arrested after clashes between police and protesters outside a major defense expo in Australia on Wednesday, during which police fired rubber bullets at demonstrators and both sides accused the other of violence.

09/11/2024 5:12:04 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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