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Eight people have been arrested after a protest camp was set up on the green in Parliament Square. | |
Dozens of people erected tents on the grass on Sunday as part of the "No More Fallujahs" demonstration against British action in Iraq. | Dozens of people erected tents on the grass on Sunday as part of the "No More Fallujahs" demonstration against British action in Iraq. |
The protest marked the second anniversary of coalition forces beginning their assault on the city. | The protest marked the second anniversary of coalition forces beginning their assault on the city. |
One protester has been charged with unlawfully demonstrating without authority, said police. | |
Seven others have been released, and six of them could face prosecution for unauthorised protest. | |
According to protest organisers Mass Action Group, more than 100 people camped out on Sunday night at the unauthorised demonstration. Police said the figure was nearer 50. | |
It's time to end Britain's participation in this disastrous and immoral occupation Maya Evans, campaigner | It's time to end Britain's participation in this disastrous and immoral occupation Maya Evans, campaigner |
The Serious and Organised Crime and Police Act bans anyone from protesting within 1km of parliament without prior permission. | The Serious and Organised Crime and Police Act bans anyone from protesting within 1km of parliament without prior permission. |
Campaigners Maya Evans and Milan Rai plan to read out the names of those who have died in Fallujah. | Campaigners Maya Evans and Milan Rai plan to read out the names of those who have died in Fallujah. |
Ms Evans said: "The occupation has killed tens of thousands of Iraqis, helped to push Iraq into a civil war, and is acting as a recruiting sergeant for extremists across the Muslim world, endangering both Iraqis and ourselves. | Ms Evans said: "The occupation has killed tens of thousands of Iraqis, helped to push Iraq into a civil war, and is acting as a recruiting sergeant for extremists across the Muslim world, endangering both Iraqis and ourselves. |
"Moreover 78% of Iraqis believe the occupation is causing more conflict than it prevents. | "Moreover 78% of Iraqis believe the occupation is causing more conflict than it prevents. |
"It's time to end Britain's participation in this disastrous and immoral occupation." | "It's time to end Britain's participation in this disastrous and immoral occupation." |
A Metropolitan Police spokesman disputed protesters' claims that officers had been dismantling the tents. |