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troutman · 04-11-2008, 12:48 PM

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...250711-ap.html

But clearly the kind of daily protests inspired by riots a half decade ago have now become commonplace in Argentina, even as mayor Mauricio Macri urged protesters to stay away and not make "politics" of a sporting relay.

Authorities are deploying 1,300 federal police, 1,500 naval police and some 3,000 traffic police and volunteers - enough to ensure security "without going to the extreme that nobody will be able to see the torch," Irarrazabal added.

Activists were already preparing protests: Jorge Carcavallo unfurled a giant banner along the torch route reading "Free Tibet."

Falun Gong member Axel Borgia said the spiritual movement banned by China would protest as well, but he wouldn't give details. "The Olympic Games and crimes against humanity cannot coexist in China," Borgia said.

Amnesty International's local chapter issued a statement condemning what it called a growing human rights crackdown in Tibet. It wasn't taking part in protests but said the relay has become a rallying point for those demanding free speech and civil liberties in China and its territories.

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troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...250711-ap.html But clearly the kind of daily protests inspired by riots a half decade ago have now become commonplace in Argentina, even as mayor Mauricio Macri urged protesters to stay away and not make "politics" of a sporting relay. Authorities are deploying 1,300 federal police, 1,500 naval police and some 3,000 traffic police and volunteers - enough to ensure security "without going to the extreme that nobody will be able to see the torch," Irarrazabal added. Activists were already preparing protests: Jorge Carcavallo unfurled a giant banner along the torch route reading "Free Tibet." Falun Gong member Axel Borgia said the spiritual movement banned by China would protest as well, but he wouldn't give details. "The Olympic Games and crimes against humanity cannot coexist in China," Borgia said. Amnesty International's local chapter issued a statement condemning what it called a growing human rights crackdown in Tibet. It wasn't taking part in protests but said the relay has become a rallying point for those demanding free speech and civil liberties in China and its territories.