http://london.indymedia.org.uk/articles/1068

Why did Ian Tomlinson die?

Published: Sunday 05 April 2009 01:09 by Imc London

G20 April 2nd Action Day

Published: Thursday 02  by Imc London

Indymedia is providing Breaking News reports direct from the streets of London as people protest against the G20 London Summit. With world leaders in town, people are marching and taking direct action against a system that puts profit above people and planet. If ever there was a time for change, it's now.

The April 2009 G20 in London was the scene of the first large-scale event—expected to be faced by considerable protest—since last fall's 2008 RNC, held in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Looking at the eerie parallels between both events, one sees a pattern of globalization—not only of protest—but of preemptive police tactics and handling of protesters.

Indymedia London has been providing live coverage of the protests and policing.  One man, Ian Tomlinson, 47, died Wednesday after collapsing during the protests.  Witnesses have come forward indicating that police impeded efforts of medical assistance, contradicting early corporate media reports that protesters hurled bottles at police trying to help.

Indymedia London | Indymedia UK | Witness Statements on Death | Video Statement | Protester Spaces Raided | Breaking News Timeline | Were you at the St. Paul RNC and London G20? Independent media activists would like to interview you.  Please email archive@rnc08report.org | Below: April 1 Photos, RNC Comparison

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Indymedia will be providing Breaking News reports direct from the streets of London as people protest on the eve of the G20 London Summit. With world leaders in town people will be marching and taking direct action against a system that puts profit above people and planet. If ever there was a time for change it's now.
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