March 19, 2005
Protest actions around the World
A Global movement of
Protest against war
& imperial hegemony
EGYPT
A demonstrator holds anti-U.S. banner Sunday, March 20, 2005, in downtown Cairo, Egypt, where thousands of protestors gathered to mark the second anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq . (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
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FRANCE
Bastille square in Paris, Saturday, March 19, 2005 on the second anniversary of the US invasion in Iraq. (AP Photo/Franck Prevel)
BULGARIA
Anti-war protesters wave black flags during a rally in downtown Sofia, Bulgaria, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Hundreds of Bulgarians gathered in front of the National theatre to mark the second anniversary of US-led invasion in Iraq. (AP Photo/Dimitar Deinov)
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Greece
1.) Protesters march over outlines of corpses outside the U.S. embassy in Athens March 19, 2005. Thousands of demonstrators participated in a rally marking the second anniversary of the war against Iraq and Saddam Hussein's regime. Reuters/str
2.) A demonstrator dressed as death (charon) with the mask of US President George Bush mourns over the symbolic outlines of corpses, outside the US Embassy in Athens on Saturday, March 19, 2005. About 3,000 protestors marched through Athens to mark the second anniversary of the U.S-led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
3.) A demonstrator dressed to represent death with the mask of US President George Bush is seen outside the US Embassy in Athens as police officers look on, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
Cyprus
A man pretending to represent the US clashes with a woman who represents the rest of the world during a protest outside the US Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, March 19, 2005. Greek and Turkish Cypriot organisations and activists demonstrated together against the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photos/Philippos Christou)
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Italy
1.) American anti-war protesters gather in downtown Rome, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
2.) Anti-war protesters march with a banner of Cuban revolution hero, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, in downtown Rome, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Demonstrations were also kicking off in other cities around Europe. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
1.) Anti-war protesters march in front of the Colosseum in downtown Rome, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
2.) A general view of tens of thousands of people that staged a anti war demonstration in Rome, Italy, to protest against the presence in Iraq of the Italian contingent.(AFP/Dimitar Dilkoff)
Anti-war protesters during a demonstration by thousands of people in Rome against the Italian contingent's participation in the war in Iraq. (AFP/Marco Longari)
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SPAIN
Hundreds of protesters holding banners and chanting slogans march during a rally demanding the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in central Madrid, March 19, 2005. March 20 marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. The banner reads 'Sovereignty for Iraq. Occupation troops out.' REUTERS/Andrea Comas
1.) Protesters holding banners and chant slogans during a rally demanding the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in central Madrid, March 19, 2005. March 20 marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Andrea Comas
2.) Demonstrators march during a protest in Madrid Saturday March 19, 2005, marking the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photo/Mariana Eliano)
Hundreds of protesters holding banners and chanting slogans march during a rally demanding the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in central Madrid, March 19, 2005. REUTERS/Andrea Comas
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FILIPINES
Protesters display a poster during a rally Friday, March 18, 2005 in Manila marking the 2nd year of American occupation in Iraq. The protesters alleged that the continued occupation of Iraq results in more human rights violation and that the real intention of the United States is actually for oil and not for the liberation of Iraqis. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)
A Filipino boy stands beside placards with slogans on during a rally against the US led war on Iraq near the US embassy in Manila on Sunday March 20, 2005. Protesters were decrying the war in Iraq some two years after U.S. troops led the invasion that later toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Madrid, March 19, 2005. REUTERS/Andrea Comas
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MALAYSIA
1.) A Muslim protester wears mask of U.S. President George W. Bush displays thumbs down sign as he protests outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur Sunday, March 20, 2005. Some 400 people staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of the war in Iraq, but police forced the protesters to disperse. (AP Photo/Teh Eng Koon)
2.) A Muslim protester wears mask of U.S. President George W. Bush protests outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur Sunday, March 20, 2005. (AP Photo/Teh Eng Koon)
1.) Malaysian students play traditional instruments during an anti-war rally outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur Sunday, March 20, 2005. Some 400 people staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of the war in Iraq, but police forced the protesters to disperse. (AP Photo/Teh Eng Koon)
2.) Malaysian protesters are hit by water cannon during an anti-war rally outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur Sunday, March 20, 2005. Some 400 people staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of the war in Iraq, but police forced the protesters to disperse. (AP Photo/Teh Eng Koon)
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INDIA
Activists of People against War and Terrorism shout anti-U.S. and Israel slogans to protest against U.S. occupation of Iraq, in Bombay, India, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Activists held a protest rally to mark the second anniversary of the war on Iraq. (AP Photo/Rajesh Nirgude)
PAKISTAN
ctivists of Social Forum, a Pakistani non-governmental organization, chant anti U.S. slogans during a protest against U.S. occupation of Iraq. (AP Photo/K. M. Chaudhry)
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Turkey
A leftist Turkish protester carries an anti-U.S. poster that reads 'How would you describe America? A perpetrator of genocide! Torturer! Murderer of children! Racist!' and shows Uncle Sam saying: 'You're next.' during a protest in Ankara, Turkey, on Saturday, March 19, 2005, to protest aganist the US-led occupation in Iraq. A poster of Turkey's founder Kemal Ataturk is flanked by national flags in the background. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkish demonstrators hold anti-war banners during a protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Thousands of Turkish anti-war protesters gathered in Istanbul's Kadikoy square for a march marking the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Banners read: 'Put Bush, the war criminal, on trial!' and 'Stop the occupation in Iraq' (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
1.) Protesters wave red banners and shout slogans during an anti-war demonstration marking the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
2.) A Greenpeace activist dressed like the angel of death carries a sickle going through a baby-doll during an anti-war protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Thousands of Turkish anti-war protesters gathered in Istanbul's Kadikoy square. Protesters dispersed peacefully. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
1.) An anti-war poster and an anarchist sign are left behind at a bus stop following an anti-war protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday March 19, 2005. Thousands of Turkish anti-war protesters gathered in Istanbul's Kadikoy square. The poster with the picture of U.S. President George W. Bush reads: 'Put Bush, the war criminal, on trial!' (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
2.) Turkish demonstrators, members of the left-wing Democratic Youth Movement, wave their flags as they hold anti-EU and anti-war banners during protest in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Hundreds of Turkish leftist hold a demonstration to protest EU and the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Protesters dispersed peacefully. (AP Photo/Osman Orsal)
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BULGARIA
Anti-war protesters wave black flags during a rally in downtown Sofia, Bulgaria, Saturday, March 19, 2005. Hundreds of Bulgarians gathered in front of the National theatre to mark the second anniversary of US-led invasion in Iraq. (AP Photo/Dimitar Deinov)
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POLAND
1.) Anti-war protesters wave peace flage in front of the U.S. Embassy, background, as they join a rally of hundreds of protestors in downtown Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. ( AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
2.) A protestor carries an inflatable globe as hundreds of anti-war protesters march in downtown Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Poland, a staunch Washington ally, commands a multinational force in central Iraq and contributes some 1,700 troops of its own. ( AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
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MEXICO
1.) Demonstrators hold up an effigy of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice while protesting the second anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq outside of the US embassy in Mexico City March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
2.) Demonstrators protest marking the second anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq outside of the US embassy in Mexico City March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Children walk in front of a makeshift graveyard of Mexicans killed in Iraq and a sign reading 'No War' outside of the US embassy in Mexico City March 19, 2005. Demonstrators gathered to protest the second anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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BRAZIL
Effigies of US President George W. Bush, right, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are seen during an anti-war protest in downtown Sao Paulo for the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion on Iraq, Brazil, Saturday, March 19, 2005. The banner on the left reeds 'Brazilian troops out of Haiti.' (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
1.) Hundreds of protesters march in downtown Sao Paulo with an effigy of US President George W. Bush during an anti-war demonstration for the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion on Iraq, Brazil, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
2.) An effigy of US President George W. Bush is seen during an anti-war protest in downtown Sao Paulo, Spain for the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion on Iraq, Brazil, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
1.) An activists holds a poster that reads 'Bush terrorist number one of the world ', during a protest in front of the American Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Demonstrators protested in front of the U.S. Embassy to mark the second anniversary of the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres).
2.) Activists burn an American flag during a protest in front of the American Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, on Saturday, March 19, 2005. Demonstrators protested in front of the U.S. Embassy to mark the second anniversary of the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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SWEDEN
Protesters fill the Sergel square in central Stockholm to protest against the US military presence in Iraq, on the second anniversary of the invasion. Banner reads in Swedish and from the back: 'Stop the war.'(AFP/PRESSENSBILD/Pontus Lundhal)
DENMARK
Danish protesters wearing masks depicting U.S. President George Bush (R) and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen (L) take part in an anti-war demonstration in central Copenhagen March 19, 2005. DENMARK OUT - NORWAY OUT - SWEDEN OUT - REUTERS/Linda Henriksen/Scanpix
Protesters march toward Denmark's Foreign Ministry during a peace protest in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday March 19, 2005. About 5,000 protestors marched Saturday on the 2nd anniversary of the onset of the US-led invasion of Iraq. (AP Photo/John McConnico)
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AUSTRALIA
Anti-war protesters march through the central business district of Sydney March 20, 2005. About 1,500 protesters marched through central Sydney to mark the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne
Anti-war protesters hold placards during a rally in Sydney March 20, 2005. About 1,500 protesters marched through central Sydney to mark the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne
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JAPAN
1.) Protesters march during an anti-U.S. rally against the U.S. occupation in Iraq amid the current visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as part of her Asian tour in Tokyo, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa)
2.) A protester holds a part of a huge peace banner with others during an anti-U.S. rally against the U.S. occupation in Iraq amid the current visit by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as part of her Asian tour in Tokyo, Saturday, March 19, 2005. (AP Photo/Junji Kurokawa)
1.) Japanese protesters holds pictures showing Iraqi victims during a rally in Tokyo March 19, 2005. March 20 marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. About 4,500 protesters gathered for the rally demanding the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, according to organisers. REUTERS/Issei Kato
2.) A protester (R) wearing a mask of U.S. President George W. Bush holds anti-U.S. placards as his fellow protester raises his fists during a rally in Tokyo March 19, 2005. March 20 marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. About 4,500 protesters gathered for the rally demanding the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, according to organisers. REUTERS/Issei Kato
A protester wearing a kangaroo costume holds a placard saying 'why for Japan' during a rally in Tokyo March 19, 2005. March 20 marks the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. Australia announced a 50 percent increase in its troop strength in Iraq on last month, saying the 450 new soldiers will guard Japanese engineers and train the Iraqi army after the withdrawal of Dutch soldiers from southern Iraq. REUTERS/Issei Kato
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SOUTH KOREA
1.) A student carries mockup bombs and marches through central Seoul during a protest to mark the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Sunday, March 20, 2005. About 2,000 protesters demanded the withdrawal of South Korean troops in Iraq. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
2.) South Korean protesters shout slogans during an anti-war rally near the U.S. embassy in Seoul March 14, 2005. Dozens of protesters on Monday demanded the United States military withdraw from South Korea and Iraq. REUTERS/You Sung-Ho
1.) South Korean protesters shout slogans and raise a placard with a picture of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during an anti-war rally in Seoul March 20, 2005. About 3,000 anti-war demonstrators rallied on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoo
2.)The two banners on the left reads ' Withdrawal of South Korean troops from Iraq'. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
1.) A student in a Bush mask marches through central Seoul after a rally to mark the second anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Sunday, March 20, 2005. About 2,000 protesters demanded the withdrawal of South Korean troops in Iraq.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
2.) The banner read 'Withdrawal of South Korean troops in Iraq.' (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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HUNGARY
Holding torches, some 2,000 people form the sign of peace during an antiwar and anti-violence rally in the Heroes Square in central Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday evening, March 20, 2005. The rally was organized by the Humanist Movement of Hungary to mark the second anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq. In the background the Millenium Memorial, left, and the Gallery of Arts, right, are seen. - AP Photo/MTI, Zsolt Szigetvary
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