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Added on the 18/09/2021 06:15:36 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police used pepper spray in a number of confrontations and made over 200 arrests in Melbourne, as several hundred attendees flouted stay-at-home orders and marched through an inner-city suburb. The illegal gathering comes amid city's sixth lockdown since the pandemic started, with the wider state of Victoria reporting over 500 cases of Covid-19 on Saturday. IMAGES
Hundreds protest in Melbourne as the city prepares to enter a sixth coronavirus lockdown. Victoria premier Dan Andrews said Thursday he had "no choice" but to make the "very difficult announcement" to lock down Melbourne and the rest of the virus-weary state little more than a week after the last lockdown ended. Sydney also reported a record number of new coronavirus cases as Australia falters in its efforts to bring a virulent Delta outbreak under control. IMAGES
Protesters opposed to coronavirus restrictions gathered in Melbourne Saturday for an anti-lockdown protest, with a number of them arrested by police. IMAGES
Protesters in Australia kick off a fresh round of global protests against climate change on Friday. IMAGES
Thousands of Australians gather for an "Invasion Day" rally in downtown Sydney in solidarity with indigenous people, calling for Australia Day to be abolished or celebrated on a different date. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.