Sydney anti-Islam film protests
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On 15 September 2012, a protest against the anti-Islamic film Innocence of Muslims was held in Sydney, New South Wales. While the protest started peacefully, violent confrontations between police and protesters began when protesters reached the United States Consulate General.[2] In resulting clashes, six police officers and 19 protesters were injured. The violence was condemned by Australian political leaders, including Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Police arrested nine protesters in connection with the violence.[2]
Sydney anti-Islam film protests | |
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Location | Martin Place, Hyde Park, Pitt Street Mall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Date | 15 September 2012 |
Injured | 19 protesters injured 6 police injured[1] |
Charges | 8 arrested |
The protest, through Pitt Street pedestrian mall and Martin Place, temporarily shut down parts of the city, instilling fear in members of the public (interviewed by live television crews), and was later brought under control by police.