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  • Protesters planning big demonstrations for meetings of World Bank and IMF/Free Republic

    09/03/2002 4:29:01 PM PDT · by USA21 · 257 replies · 268+ views
    AP ^ | 9/3/2002 | David Ho
    <p>WASHINGTON (AP) Anti-globalization demonstrators, relatively subdued since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, are preparing a clamorous return to the streets this month when the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meet.</p> <p>Protest organizers said Tuesday they expect thousands to turn out on the weekend of Sept. 28 outside the Washington headquarters of the global financial institutions. The demonstrators oppose policies they say harm the environment and people in poor countries.</p>