Greenpeace UK leader arrested for targeting US embassy with red dye: report
Greenpeace activists, including the organization’s UK leader, made headlines on Thursday after being arrested for pouring blood-red dye into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London. The protest was a bold statement against the ongoing war in Gaza, with Greenpeace attributing the conflict to the US’ continued arms sales to Israel.
The activists, disguised as delivery workers, rode bicycles to the embassy and emptied containers of non-toxic, biodegradable dye into the pond. Will McCallum, co-executive director of Greenpeace UK, was among the six individuals taken into custody and charged with conspiracy to cause criminal damage. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests and stated that there was no breach of the embassy’s secure perimeter during the incident.
The US State Department has yet to respond to the protest, which comes at a time when Greenpeace is already facing legal troubles. The organization was recently found liable and ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars over protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
Footage released by Greenpeace UK captured the activists in action, with Areeba Hamid, another co-executive director, condemning the indiscriminate violence in Gaza fueled by US weapons. She called on President Trump to halt arms sales to Israel and urged the UK government to follow suit.
The protest at the US embassy in London serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the role of governments in perpetuating conflicts. As Greenpeace continues to advocate for peace and environmental protection, their actions highlight the need for accountability and justice in global affairs.
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