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(UK) Hundreds of fake limbs dumped outside Russian embassy
Source: BBC
Hundreds of fake limbs dumped outside Russian embassy
3 November 2016 London
The Russian embassy has expressed concern about the security of its diplomats after a protest against Russia's bombing of Syria.
Protesters blocked the entrance to the London embassy on Thursday with 800 mannequin limbs which they said was in response to the killing of civilians in Syrian city Aleppo.
Two people also chained themselves to the gates.
Campaigners said the limbs represented the injuries suffered by people.
Activists began their protest at about 14:00 BST.
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3 November 2016 London
The Russian embassy has expressed concern about the security of its diplomats after a protest against Russia's bombing of Syria.
Protesters blocked the entrance to the London embassy on Thursday with 800 mannequin limbs which they said was in response to the killing of civilians in Syrian city Aleppo.
Two people also chained themselves to the gates.
Campaigners said the limbs represented the injuries suffered by people.
Activists began their protest at about 14:00 BST.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-37866696
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