'End the Tamil genocide!'

Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 11:00

More than 6000 people rallied against the Sri Lankan government's war on the Tamil people in Sydney on March 28.

The rally was representative of the Tamil community in Australia Supporters from the Socialist Alliance, and others, also participated. Chants dominated the protest, including 'stop the killings, stop the lies, end the Tamil genocide!'

From GLW issue 789

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