Large crowds with England Flags and Banners at The English Defence League Demonstration and Muslims against Racism Rally, Blackburn, April, 2011 The English Defence League (EDL) is a far-right street protest movement which focuses on opposition to what it considers to be a spread of Islamism and Sharia in the United Kingdom. It describes itself as an anti-racist and human rights organisation.
A huge police operation under way in Blackburn for protests by the English Defence League (EDL) and groups opposing them. English Defence League demonstrators and anti-racism protesters limited to 3,000-strong crowds each on Saturday, 2nd April, under new restrictions imposed by police.
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Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK
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