Protest Parade 2006

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Exciting times are unfolding in East Timor right now.

I just got back from a big demonstration in front of the palace.

The crowd is fired up chanting GO ALKAIRI! GO ALKATIRI! GO ALKATIRI! Meaning go away, get out of here, resign from office.

parade_042.jpg(English is not widely spoken here and it almost seems that they are cheering him on, but this is not the case.

Other groups are chanting AL KATIRI F*** YOU.

It seems that the momentum against Alkatiri is mounting.

The pictures speak for themselves.

Once again the Australian troops are able to keep a handle on the crowd.

Needless to say there would be pandemonium if they were not here.

good job

Jun 23, 2006 www.dutchpickle.com

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