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Bush to be enemy number one at world anti-globalisation meet in Bombay BOMBAY, Friday (AFP) Bombay is set to be the scene of six days of noisy protests against US policies, particularly the occupation of Iraq, as the world's anti-globalisation activists hold their annual get-together. While the tens of thousands of activists heading for the January 16-21 World Social Forum (WSF) have already begun to spar - with the far-left holding its own more militant meet - one glue that binds the movement is fierce opposition to President George W. Bush. "It's now more or less proved that US foreign policies are against the basic concepts of humanity," said Tushar Joag, who is on the WSF central organising committee. "We at the forum will oppose what the imperialist forces led by the US are up to," he said. He said organisers were even considering reserving one hall just for debates and demonstrations against US actions, particularly the war that ousted Saddam Hussein. "Hundreds of activists at any given time will be seen protesting and keeping the issue alive," Joag said. "The amphitheatre that is coming up at the venue will also showcase anti-US plays and documentaries." The far-left, which denounces the World Social Forum as part of the globalised system, plans a march on the US consulate "to demand a withdrawal of the occupation forces from Iraq and show support for the resistance," said Darshan Pal, a co-organiser of "Resistance 2004." But he acknowledged the march may be stopped by police. Bombay is already seeing the anti-US tone, with massive banners put up in the centre of the city reading "Die Bush Die!" and "Smash US-led Imperialism!" The last World Social Forum, held in Porto Alegre in Brazil, turned into a rallying ground against the impending war in Iraq, with thousands of activists holding marches. |
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