Seattle hit by violent WTO protests and city shock
Seattle faced widespread unrest as thousands marched against the World Trade Organization. Windows shattered and dumpsters burned while police fired tear gas and rubber bullets. City officials and protest leaders blamed miscalculations and overreactions, with activists arguing the event sparked a new wave of youth activism.
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Clinton condemns violence but supports WTO environmental and worker safeguards in trade talks. Protesters caused property damage in downtown Seattle while officials, including Albright and Annan, led plenary sessions. As police cleared streets with tear gas, arrests neared twenty five and minor injuries rose.
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