Indian student protest Melbourne Australia 31/05/09 3

I shot this in Melbourne Australia May 31 2009. Indian students have been attacked in Australia and the crimes are racially motivated. Some attacked with screwdrivers, others sliced open, and others beaten senselessly. Videos of these attacks are posted elsewhere on this site. Australians are in denial that any racism is occurring despite the disproportionate number of attacks against Indians. Nothing can be done until Australia is willing to take an honest look at itself and the problem it has with racism. The protest was huge, completely filling up the streets, blocking the trams and traffic. It progressed to the Victoria Parliament house, then after the rally there it progressed once again through the streets all the way to Flinders Street station, where it went on into the night. It was heartening to see such a turn out in support of those attacked and against the indifference of the Australian authorities.

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• india
• indian
• melbourne
• australia
• racism
• attacks
• curry
• bashing
• students
• racist

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