East London Against the Arms Fair Memorial Procession for those killed by arms sold at the DSEi with ExCeL in right background
In 2005, local residents formed 'East London Against the Arms Fair' (ELAAF) to oppose the government-sponsored Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) held every two years at the ExCeL centre in Canning Town, East London. Organised by Clarion Events and the government UK Trade & Investment's Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI) The DSEi is one of world's largest arms fairs, bringing together over a thousand arms companies from around their world and clients who include many from countries known for flagrant human rights abuses, as well as those actively involved in wars and civil wars. As the fair was coming to an end on Friday afternoon, a small group of around ELAAF supporters led a Memorial Procession from close to the entrance of the DSEi arms fair around Victoria Dock to the south side. There they held a short ceremony of remembrance for the many killed by arms sold at previous fairs and those who would be killed by the arms sold at this week's event. A wreath was launched onto the water of the dock opposite the warships moored outside the arms fair and a minute of silence was followed by the singing of peace songs and the holding of hands.
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Location: Victoria Dock, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Peter Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
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