Vic: 5,000 march in Melbourne peace rally
The slowing down of fighting in Iraq has done little to ease Victorian anti-war sentiments,with about 5,000 people joining Palm Sunday peace marches through Melbourne.
The march started with two rallies in the city -- a secular gathering at Treasury Gardensand an ecumenical church service at Federation Square, starting at 2pm (AEST).
After hearing speakers in Treasury Gardens, more than 3,500 marchers walked down FlindersStreet to meet up with about 1,500 others who'd attended the service in Federation Square.
The two events -- organised by the Victorian Peace Network and the Victorian Councilof Churches -- then joined for a march though the city streets.
AAP RTV ra/jt/jtb
KEYWORD: IRAQ PROTESTS VIC (MELBOURNE)
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