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Photos: Anti G20 demonstrations ahead of Hamburg summit bring out protest groups
Thousands of activists and environmental protest groups staged peaceful gatherings ahead of the 12th Group of 20 (G20) summit scheuled for the weekend of July 7-8, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.
Updated on: Jul 03, 2017 10:42 AM IST
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A demonstrator waves an anti-G20 banner during a demonstration called by several NGOs against the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit scheduled in Hamburg, Germany. The 12th G20 summit, slated for July 7-8 2017 in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hometown will also see US President Donald Trump making his maiden appearance at the forum bringing together leaders of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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A demonstrator wears a ‘Planet Earth First’ transfer on her cheek during a demonstration called by several labour, environmental and human rights groups. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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Performers wearing masks of world leaders hold a placard reading ‘Better off equal! Close the gap between rich and poor’ during a demonstration ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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Police sources quoted by the AFP estimated the number of participants in the protests at 10,000 while organisers pegged the figure higher. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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With the main protest gatherings out side the city hall, protestors wearing masks of politicians took to canoes in the Alster river drinking cocktails. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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A child holds a placard during the anti-G20 demonstration with her placard reading ‘Don't destroy our environment’. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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An anti G20 placard lies on the ground during an anti G20 demonstration in Hamburg, Germany. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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A banner is lifted in front of the Hamburg city hall (Rathaus) with a caricature of US President Trump and a play on his campaign slogan, reding ‘Make our planet great again’. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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Protest boats pass demonstrators staging a simultaneous protest by the Alster river against the environmental policies of the G20 participant nations. (John Macdougall / AFP)
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