Protests disrupt Europe's largest arms fair

"The much criticised bi-annual DSEi (Europe's largest arms fair) ran from 13-16th September in London, sparkling [sic] protests in and around the East End docklands and other parts of the UK.

"Protests started before the arms fair opened its doors. On Thursday 8th, the offices of DSEi organisers Reed Elsevier in Kidlington, Oxford, were visited by activists. See [report and pictures] [video] More links below. On Saturday the 10th, a Beat The Bombers - Party for Peace took place in the streets of east London, including some questionable police tactics against protesters. On Sunday 11th, companies in the south-east of England involved in exhibiting at the arms fair were targetted with disruptive actions against their premises. On Monday evening a Candelit Procession and Prayer Vigil took place, while a NoBorder meeting was held in the convergence center ..."
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