United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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Les Levidov, Campaign Against Criminalising Communities (CAMPACC) speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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People gather for a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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David Harrold, London Guantanamo Campaign (LGC), introduces speakers at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking United Nations, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Noel Hamel chair of Kingston Peace Council / CND, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Andy Worthington, historian, author, journalist and documentary filmmaker, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Jean Lambert, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Green Party, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking United Nations, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Displayed information about Torture, including a quotation from George Orwell "the object of torture is torture", at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Maya Evans, Justice Not Vengeance, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Dr Frank Arnold, who has worked at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture and the Helen Bamber Foundation.

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Haci Ozdemir, International Committee Against Disappearances (UK chapter), speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Ilyas Townsend, Justice for Aafia (Siddiqui) Coalition, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Ilyas Townsend, Justice for Aafia (Siddiqui) Coalition, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Maria Gallastegui, Peace Strike campaign, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Naomi Colvin, UK Friends of Bradley Manning (who may have exposed wrong practice in the US military), speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Banner with the words "Free Assange! Free Manning! End The Wars" displayed at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Noa Kleinman USA co-ordinator for Amnesty International UK, speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Qavi recites a poem at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Ray Silk, save Shaker Aamer campaign, Shaker Aamer a victim of US torture and injustice, a UK resident in Guantanamo; speaks at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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Campaigners for Shaker Aamer a victim of US torture and injustice, a UK resident in Guantanamo, display placards that read, "Free Shaker Aamer, Close Guantanamo and Bagram" at rally in London's Trafalgar Square.

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Campaigners for Shaker Aamer a victim of US torture and injustice, a UK resident, in Guantanamo, distribute badges with Aamer's detainees number 239, and other information pamphlets and material at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square.

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Andrey Sidelnikov, speaking about a Russian political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky that he believes to be a victim of injustice, at a rally in London's Trafalgar Square .

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Campaigners for the release of Russian political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, they believed to be a victim of injustice, display a banner with the friendly words "Happy Birthday Mikhail!" on the anniversary of his birthday.

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Simran Kaur, is campaigning against the injustice to Sikh Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar political dissident, activist and victim of inhumane treatment in India.

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Protester holding a placard campaigning against the injustice to Sikh Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar a political dissident, that has been sentenced to death in India with out proper evidence.

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Campaigners gather for a rally in London's Trafalgar Square marking, United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a demonstration called by London Guantánamo Campaign (LGC) & Kingston Peace Council / CND. The speakers and those attending represent various organisations and different aspects of the campaigns against torture, inhuman treatment, injustice and related issues. Speakers include: David Harrold (LGC); Noel Hamel (CND); Jean Lambert MEP, Green Party; Andy Worthington, historian & author; Noa Kleinman, Amnesty International; Maya Evans, Justice Not Vengeance (JNV); Les Levidov, Campaign Against Criminalising Communities (CAMPACC); Dr Frank Arnold, Medical JusticeHelen & Bamber Foundation; Andrey Sidelnikov campaign for Mikhail Khodorkovsky; Simran Kaur campaigning for Davinderpal Singh Bhullar; Ilyas Townsend, Justice for Aafia Coalition; Naomi Colvin, UK Friends of Bradley Manning; Haci Ozdemir, International Committee Against Disappearances; Maria Gallastegui, Peace Strike; Ray Silk, Shaker Aamer campaign; Qavi.The event is in part inspired by a statement by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan "This is a day on which we pay our respects to those who have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long overdue that a day be dedicated to remembering and supporting the victims and survivors of torture around the world." Trafalgar Square, London, UK 26/06/2011