G20 summit: Anti-capitalist activists get creative on Hamburg streets
Germany’s G20 summit host city Hamburg braced for a potentially violent “Welcome to Hell” protest Thursday by anti-capitalist activists
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Germany has deployed some 20,000 police around the event sites, equipped with riot gear, armoured vehicles, helicopters and surveillance drones. AP
Germany is G20 summit host city Hamburg braced for a potentially violent "Welcome to Hell" protest Thursday by anti-capitalist activists as tensions rise in the lead-up to the power meeting. Reuters
Activists carry a banner reading "The war starts here" as they march to their camp during the G20 summit. Reuters
Up to 1,00,000 demonstrators are expected before and during the two-day Group of 20 meeting that starts on Friday. Reuters
Some 30 demonstrations have been announced before and during the meeting, organised by anti-globalisation activists and environmentalists, trade unions, students and church groups. Reuters
Activists from OXFAM wear masks depicting some of the world leaders during a demonstration during the G20 summit, Germany on Thursday. In the background is the "Elbphilharmonie" (Philharmonic Hall) where the G20 leaders will attend a concert. Reuters
A demonstrator holds a poster with a altered image of German chancellor Angela Merkel during a dancing protest against the G20 summit in Hamburg. AP
A demonstrator holds a poster with a altered image of German chancellor Angela Merkel during a dancing protest against the G20 summit in Hamburg. AP