'Pacific Climate Warriors' blockade Newcastle harbour – in pictures
Protesters from 12 Pacific nations launch kayaks and other vessels into coal port’s harbour to highlight their concern about climate change
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Police try to clear a path through the protesters for the bulk carrier Rhine from Limassol in Cyprus.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Activists row out to the blockade after a traditional welcome and dance.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Arianne Kassam, from the Highlands province of PNG, told the Guardian she joined the Pacific Climate Warriors to draw attention to the effects of climate change on her nation.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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A protester erects a flag at Horseshoe beach, Newcastle, for the protest against Australia’s fossil fuel industry.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Police watch the protest from Horseshoe beach.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Protesters prepare to launch their vessels with traditional Polynesian war dances.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Protesters from 12 Pacific Island nations in traditional vessels join activists in an attempt to block coal ships.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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An outrigger gets in the way of the tugs pushing the Rhine out to sea.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Protestors return to shore after their first attempt at blockading the coal port.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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Protestors try to block the Rhine as police try to clear a path.
Photograph: Mike Bowers/Guardian
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