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USA: Dozens of activists arrested during fifth day of climate protests in DC04:13
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US Capitol police arrested dozens of climate activists, including some from Indigenous groups, for crowding or obstructing traffic during their march through the streets of Washington DC on Friday.

Protesters called on US President Joe Biden to fulfill the promises made to Indigenous communities and youths during his election campaign.

Friday's march concludes the 'People vs. Fossil Fuels' week, marked by environmental demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience that led to the arrests of over 570 climate activists.​

USA: Dozens of activists arrested during fifth day of climate protests in DC

United States, Washington DC
October 15, 2021 at 22:48 GMT +00:00 · Published

US Capitol police arrested dozens of climate activists, including some from Indigenous groups, for crowding or obstructing traffic during their march through the streets of Washington DC on Friday.

Protesters called on US President Joe Biden to fulfill the promises made to Indigenous communities and youths during his election campaign.

Friday's march concludes the 'People vs. Fossil Fuels' week, marked by environmental demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience that led to the arrests of over 570 climate activists.​

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US Capitol police arrested dozens of climate activists, including some from Indigenous groups, for crowding or obstructing traffic during their march through the streets of Washington DC on Friday.

Protesters called on US President Joe Biden to fulfill the promises made to Indigenous communities and youths during his election campaign.

Friday's march concludes the 'People vs. Fossil Fuels' week, marked by environmental demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience that led to the arrests of over 570 climate activists.​

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