2009

As U.S. Administration discusses Afghanistan escalation:

The April 2009 G20 in London was the scene of the first large-scale event—expected to be faced by considerable protest—since last fall's 2008 RNC, held in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Looking at the eerie parallels between both events, one sees a pattern of globalization—not only of protest—but of preemptive police tactics and handling of protesters.

Indymedia London has been providing live coverage of the protests and policing.  One man, Ian Tomlinson, 47, died Wednesday after collapsing during the protests.  Witnesses have come forward indicating that police impeded efforts of medical assistance, contradicting early corporate media reports that protesters hurled bottles at police trying to help.

Indymedia London | Indymedia UK | Witness Statements on Death | Video Statement | Protester Spaces Raided | Breaking News Timeline | Were you at the St. Paul RNC and London G20? Independent media activists would like to interview you.  Please email archive@rnc08report.org | Below: April 1 Photos, RNC Comparison

Between The Lines Weekly Summary For The Week Ending Feb. 20, 2009

http://www.btlonline.org/2009/btl022009.html

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