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April 11, 2014

Taiwan Protesters End 3-Week Occupation of Parliament over Trade Pact 
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In Taiwan, police moved to expel protesters who have been occupying
Parliament for more than three weeks in opposition to a new trade pact
with China. Hundreds of protesters left on Thursday after the head of
Parliament agreed to key demands. But hundreds more had remained
overnight. Known as the Sunflower Movement, and carrying sunflowers as a
symbol of hope, the students entered Parliament on March 18 to oppose
the trade deal, which they say would benefit wealthy corporations while
threatening democracy in Taiwan. Despite spates of violence and police
attempts to oust them, they remained in place until this week. They now
say they will take their movement to the broader society.

 

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