NSW Police say they've arrested 138 protesters in Newcastle Harbour for allegedly blocking the shipping channel in the world's largest coal port.

In short:

NSW Police have arrested 138 people for allegedly defying directions not to enter the shipping channel in Newcastle Harbour.

The Port Authority has temporarily paused shipping movements due to safety concerns.

What’s next:

A police operation on the harbour is continuing.

  • maniacalmanicmania
    3·
    1 day ago

    Do you have a list of like biggest acts of civil disobedience by number of participants by any chance?

    • Sasha@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      2·
      1 day ago

      I’m afraid I don’t, I’ve just been passing on information I’ve received from the organisers. I had a quick look online but couldn’t see any lists. I’d do more research for you, but I’m currently trying to get home 😅

      Most lists I saw on Wikipedia are about protests for specific causes like COVID lockdowns or the Vietnam war.

      If I’m able to get a source from the organisers for this claim I’ll pass it along to you (unless I forget which is very possible).

      Edit: you could probably go through this and work it out but that wouldn’t be much fun tbh