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Aussie nudes protest about fur
14/12/2006 07:25 - (SA)
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| Shatha Hamade, left, and Kristi-Anna Brydon, from the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), are watched by passers-by as they protest outside the Burberry store in Sydney. Peta is protesting the company over Burberry's use of fur in its clothing. (Paul Miller, AP)
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Sydney - Animal rights activists in Australia staged a naked protest outside a branch of fashion giant Burberry here on Tuesday as part of their fight against the fur trade.
Two women went nude but for Santa hats and a protest banner as part of international action by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) against Burberry over the use of animal fur in its creations.
It is the first time the prominent animal rights group has targeted a shop in Australia, and continues a global campaign begun last month in London.
Peta's Asia Pacific director Jason Baker said nude protesting was a common practice for the group.
"This is a funny way to talk about a serious issue," he said.
A short way into the protest, the store's sprinklers went off, possibly to discourage the women.
"If they have nothing to hide they will probably come out and talk to us," said naked protester Shatha Hamade, 25.
- AFP
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