Protesters 'roughed up' in Sandton
2012-05-29 09:24
Johannesburg - Five activists protesting
against discussions on nuclear energy were "roughed up" at the
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) office in Sandton, Johannesburg, on
Tuesday, Greenpeace Africa said.
The environmental group staged the protest in
an attempt to halt talks aimed at expanding nuclear energy on the continent,
spokesperson Ferrial Adam said.
"Five Greenpeace activists have been
roughed up outside the Industrial Development Corporation building in
Sandton... following their action this morning where they demanded a halt to
discussions aimed at expanding nuclear not only in South Africa, but also the
rest of the African continent."
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters opened the
conference, which was organised by Omega Investment Research, a Cape Town-based
international advisory firm.
Police could not immediately confirm the
incident.
- SAPA
