by John O'Keefe-Odom
AgXphoto.info
Photos from last Saturday's "The Rescue" Rally, by The Invisible Children, protesting the use of child soldiers by rebel armies in Uganda. The protesters staged a sit-in at Coolidge Park to raise awareness of the cruel kidnappings by Ugandan Rebels that impress elementary-school-aged children into involuntary military service against their government.
Photos from last Saturday's "The Rescue" Rally, by The Invisible Children, protesting the use of child soldiers by rebel armies in Uganda. The protesters staged a sit-in at Coolidge Park to raise awareness of the cruel kidnappings by Ugandan Rebels that impress elementary-school-aged children into involuntary military service against their government.
One of the rally's organizers. The preparation for the rally took six months, and included permits from local officials for the ralliers to occupy the park. Logistical support included coordination for first aid and with local police. One police officer was assigned as a liaison with rally organizers. Since the park closes at 2300, protesters had plans to move to a local church parking lot for the night.
More text follow. J.
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