Thousands protest IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington

In sheer numbers, the protest fell short of the first major demonstration against the World Bank and IMF in Washington in April 2000, when an estimated 20,000 people took to the streets and 1,200 were arrested. "I expect to see a lot more people in the anti-war movement this October," said...

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Published inKnight Ridder Tribune News Service p. 1
Main Author Ben Finley and Ken Moritsugu
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 28.09.2002
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Summary:In sheer numbers, the protest fell short of the first major demonstration against the World Bank and IMF in Washington in April 2000, when an estimated 20,000 people took to the streets and 1,200 were arrested. "I expect to see a lot more people in the anti-war movement this October," said Meghan Murphy, a 21-year-old Syracuse University student. "The IMF and World Bank protests are dealing with more complex issues. A lot of people don't have the time and energy to learn about it. If it were more anti-war, more people would be able to associate with the movement." Inside the World Bank and IMF meetings, finance and economic development ministers from around the world discussed what needs to be done to reduce poverty and the huge debt burdens on many poor countries.