PROTEST CLASHES
Nationalist demonstrators protest at a “Reclaim Australia” rally against Islamic extremism in Sydney on July 19, 2015. Reclaim Australia held rallies around the country in which hundreds of people, many waving Australian flags and carrying signs demonstrated against Islamic extremism which also prompted counter anti-racism protests. AFP PHOTO
Nationalist demonstrators protest at a “Reclaim Australia” rally against Islamic extremism in Sydney on July 19, 2015. Reclaim Australia held rallies around the country in which hundreds of people, many waving Australian flags and carrying signs demonstrated against Islamic extremism which also prompted counter anti-racism protests. AFP PHOTO
SYDNEY: Rival anti-Islam and anti-racism rallies saw hundreds protest across Australia at the weekend with violent clashes in Melbourne, as police officers mounted a strong presence in cities Sunday to keep the two sides apart.