Anti-war rallies have started in London in time to coincide with the opening of the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI-2021) on Tuesday, APA reports citing Sputnik.
The largest arms exhibition in Europe is held every two years at the London ExCel Exhibition Center. This year, it is expected to gather more than 1,700 leading manufacturers of military equipment.
In the early morning, a few protesters lined up with placards at the entrance for delegates, shouting out the names of people who had been killed in military conflicts. They were also holding banners with anti-war slogans.
Some delegates engaged in dialogue with protesters on their way in, saying they were focusing on security, not war. The protesters demanded companies stop profiteering from military actions.
The police cordoned off the road near where the rally was taking place, but did not intervene. So far, the rally has been peaceful.
The protests are expected to be held every day until 17 September.
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