THOUSANDS RALLY IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE IN SOLIDARITY W PROTESTORS IN SYRIA, EGYPT AND THE WIDER REGION
Activists from countries across the region took to a huge stage to share their stories of struggle and perseverance in the face of violent suppression. Speakers were there from Egypt, Libya, Syria, Palestine and Bahrain. The huge crowd was made up of trade unionists, students, Amnesty International supporters and other ordinary people from across the UK who gathered in a day of "solidarity and defiance". Similar events were held in 21 countries across the globe, from Morocco to Nepal.
Salil Shetty, Amnesty International's Secretary General, who addressed the rally in Trafalgar Square, said:
“Our message to the people of the Middle East and North Africa is that you are not alone in your struggle. We are with you.
“Our message to the governments of the Middle East and North Africa is that you will be held to account. The world is watching."
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