Thousands protest WTO in Geneva - Property Damage and Tear Gas

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http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/11/442437.html?c=on#c237858

Up to 4-5000 people today marched in Geneva protesting ahead of the WTO meeting in an International Demonstration (see http://www.anti-omc2009.org/?lang=en) as part of a week of action and debate around the WTO Ministerial which runs from 30th November to 2nd December(see http://www.anti-omc2009.org/spip.php?article14).

The mobilisation is seen very much in relation to the COP15 UN climate conference taking place in Copenhagen 7th - 18th December (see http://www.anti-omc2009.org/spip.php?article8).

This afternoon clashes broke out as parts of the crowd attacked property smashing windows of banks and shops and setting a number of cars on fire. Police used tear gas, concussion greandes and water cannon. Further protests are scheduled with the WTO meeting starting on Monday 30th November, ten years exactly since the famous Seattle WTO protests.

For full report and videos go to
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/11/442437.html?c=on#c237858