Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Assange Joins Pro-Palestinian Protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge
A large group of people, including Julian Assange, showed their support for Palestine by marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia.
They were asking for a ceasefire and freedom for Palestine.
France, Britain, and Canada are discussing whether to recognize Palestine as a state.
The march was met with support from some and criticism from others.
The march also showed that the Australian government is in talks about a two-state solution.
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Julian Assange, former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr, and other notable figures participated.
Protesters chanted slogans like "ceasefire now" and "free Palestine".
The march occurred amid growing international pressure regarding the situation in Gaza.
The march was met with criticism from some including New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
- Who
- Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters, including Julian Assange and Bob Carr.
- What
- Pro-Palestinian march on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- When
- Recently, on Sunday.
- Where
- Sydney, Australia, on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Why
- To show support for Palestine, call for a ceasefire, and call for Australia to recognize Palestine.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters/Supporters
N/A
Political Stance
Pro-Palestinian Protesters/Supporters
Advocating for ceasefire, recognition of Palestine, and sanctions against Israel.
N/A
The opposing views are not mentioned in this article.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Participants
- Tens of thousands
- Notable Figures
- Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Mehreen Faruqi, Ed Husic
- Chants
- "Ceasefire now", "Free Palestine"
- Event
- Pro-Palestinian Protest
- Controversy
- Criticism from New South Wales Premier Chris Minns
Sources
Thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of Thousands March on Sydney Harbour Bridge to Support Gaza
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