Activists stage protests as WTO talks kick off

THOUSANDS of farmers and anti-globalization activists in Asia, Europe and in Cancun itself yesterday staged protests as the World Trade Organisation started a five-day meeting in the Mexican seaside resort.

Activists stage protests as WTO talks kick off

About 30 protesters, who managed to gain access to the conference, jeered as officials delivered their opening speeches.

Holding aloft banners that read: ā€œWTO anti-development,ā€ the protesters chanted slogans denouncing the trade body.

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