Australian police tear gas anti-US demonstrators in Sydney (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Published time: September 15, 2012 06:01
Edited time: September 16, 2012 11:48
Protesters clash with police on a street in Sydney's central business district, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
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Police in Sydney, Australia, fired tear gas at protesters staging a demonstration against the anti-Islam film that has sparked mass public outrage across the Muslim world. Six officers and several civilians have been injured in clashes.

Hundreds of demonstrators threw projectiles at officers outside the US Consulate in Sydney, shouting “Down, down USA” on Saturday. Police used tear gas and a canine squad on protesters.

At least eight demonstrators have been arrested during the five-hour-long confrontation, local media reported.

Protesters waved banners calling for the beheading of those who insulted the Prophet Mohammed, news outlet the Australian reported.

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A man and woman struggle with their stroller while other shoppers attempt to move out of the way as police pursue protesters in Sydney′s central business district, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
A man and woman struggle with their stroller while other shoppers attempt to move out of the way as police pursue protesters in Sydney's central business district, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
A protester hits a policeman with a pole in Sydney′s central business district, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
A protester hits a policeman with a pole in Sydney's central business district, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
An injured protester is detained by a policeman in Sydney′s Hyde Park, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
An injured protester is detained by a policeman in Sydney's Hyde Park, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)

Police pushed the protesters back, and the crowd later marched to nearby Hyde Park.­

One protester was reportedly hospitalized with a head injury, and is in stable condition.

Seven ambulances arrived at the demonstration as tensions increased.

Sydney's security forces were prepared for the rally, authorities said, which continued throughout the evening. 

"We are sick and tired of everyone mocking our beloved prophet," protester Houda Dib told the Australian. "They were aggravating the situation by pushing our brothers. This is supposed to be a peaceful protest."

"They call us the terrorists," demonstrator Sarah Jacob said in a separate interview. "But everyone is terrorizing our people."

Protesters pray in front of a line of police officers in Sydney′s Hyde Park, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
Protesters pray in front of a line of police officers in Sydney's Hyde Park, September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
A policeman, injured by protesters, is assisted by colleagues in central Sydney September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
A policeman, injured by protesters, is assisted by colleagues in central Sydney September 15, 2012 (Reuters / Tim Wimborne)
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Protesters march through Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)
Protesters march through Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)
Protesters shout slogans in Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)
Protesters shout slogans in Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)
Police (below) use capsicum spray during a clash with protesters in Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)
Police (below) use capsicum spray during a clash with protesters in Sydney on September 15, 2012 (AFP Photo / Greg Wood)

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jp (unregistered) 17.09.2012 14:21

Prepare for the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Relig ious conflict and an attempt for multi-religious tolerance.

Tr ue christians will be persecuted. The Lord is coming soon.

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Oswald Spengler 16.09.2012 13:20

Results from the 2011 Australian Census reveal that, for the first time in that nation’s history, the majority of migrants are now arriving from Asia instead of Europe. Indians and Chinese have become the fastest growing sections of the Australian population. Between 2006 and 2011 the number of Australian permanent residents born in India increased by 100 per cent, those born in China increased by 54 per cent, while those born in the Philippines by 42 per cent. These startling figures do not even include those born in Australia to Indian or Chinese parents. The Census also revealed that other non-White immigrant groups are also expanding rapidly, including various African groups. All of this is dismal news for White Australians and, indeed, for White people everywhere. Unfortunately, these figures only mirror what is happening throughout the West, where White people are under demographic and cultural siege from race-replacing levels of Third World immigration and the official embrace of “multiculturalism. ” In just a few decades these malignant policies have transformed Western societies to the detriment of their European-derived populations and culture. It is a remarkable fact that this revolution in immigration and social policy throughout the West occurred at around the same time (1962-1973), and that in all countries these changes reflected the attitude of elites rather than the great mass of citizens. Changes in immigration policy and the imposition of multiculturalism were imposed on resentful European populations despite overwhelming popular opposition to non-European immigration. The driving force behind this totally undemocratic shift in policy was the Jewish intellectual movements and ethno-political activism that Kevin MacDonald documented in The Culture of Critique. For those aware of the pivotal role of Jews in driving the demographic and cultural transformation of the United States, the story of the Jewish role in radically reengineering Australian society will have a depressingly familiar ring to it.

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mano (unregistered) 16.09.2012 09:29

Australia get what you desreve. Australia was a big supporter of bombing the Serbs in Bosnia and Kosovo. Australia played a mojor role in suppllying arms to Croats and Bosnians Muslims.Australia played a major role in prosecuting Serb War Heroes in the Hague. Austrlaia brought in Criminal Albanians in this country. David Hicks (an Aussie) fought for the KLA. To hell all Anglo, Muslims, Catholics and JEWS. The Serbs in Australia did a good job when they burnt the American Embassy in Sydney over 10 years ago during the war over Kosovo. I have no sympathy for DEAD AUSSIES. Australians couldnt fight around a paper bag.  

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