NSW: Four people questioned over Tibet protest in Kings Cross

AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2008
NSW: Four people questioned over Tibet protest in Kings Cross

SYDNEY, April 23 AAP - Police were tonight questioning four people after a banner protesting
human rights abuses in Tibet was unfurled over the iconic Coke sign in Sydney's Kings
Cross.

The protesters allegedly unveiled a banner saying: "Enjoy compassion, always Tibet"

written in the same style of script as the Coca-Cola brand.

Printed in black at the bottom of the banner was the message: "China - talk to the Dalai Lama."

It is the third protest over Tibet to be staged in Sydney today, after two earlier
incidents centred on the Harbour Bridge.

Five police rescue officers removed the banner from the sign just after 5pm (AEST) today.

A NSW police spokesman said three men and a woman were taken to Kings Cross police
station for questioning.

Police inquiries are continuing.

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