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Greenpeace UK Activists Arrested After Dyeing US Embassy Pond Red in Protest

The protest, led by Greenpeace UK's co-director Will McCallum, condemned US arms sales to Israel, linking them to civilian casualties in Gaza.

  • Six Greenpeace UK activists, including co-executive director Will McCallum, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to cause criminal damage during the protest in London.
  • Activists poured 300 liters of non-toxic, biodegradable red dye into the US Embassy pond to symbolize bloodshed tied to US arms sales to Israel.
  • The protest highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with Greenpeace calling for a total arms embargo on Israel by both the US and UK governments.
  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the pond is publicly accessible, with no breach of the embassy's secure perimeter during the protest.
  • The US Embassy criticized the protest, citing damage to a 1.5 million gallon water supply and the waste of a local environmental resource.
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