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Sydney Anti-Islam Film Protests
On 15 September 2012, a protest against the anti-Islamic film ''Innocence of Muslims'' was held in Sydney, New South Wales. While the protest started peacefully, violent confrontations between police and protesters began when protesters reached the List of diplomatic missions of the United States#Oceania, United States Consulate General. In resulting clashes, six police officers and 19 protesters were injured. The violence was condemned by Australian political leaders, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Police arrested nine protesters in connection with the violence. The protest, through Pitt Street pedestrian mall and Martin Place, temporarily shut down parts of the city, instilling fear in members of the public (interviewed by live television crews), and was later brought under control by police. Protest The protest started at about midday when approximately 100 people gathered at the Sydney Town Hall before marching along George Street, Sydney, George Street to Martin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Place, Sydney
Martin Place is a pedestrian mall in the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia. Martin Place has been described as the "civic heart" of Sydney.A city's heart builds on a sense of place '''' 1 October 2007 As home to the , the , [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
