Protesters hit as NATO summit opens

The 25th NATO summit began on Sunday while thousands of demonstrators protesting against the Western wars in Afghanistan and elsewhere marched through downtown Chicago.

Some of the protesters called for the dissolution of the 63-year-old military alliance while others carried placards and posters reading “War (equals) Debt” and “NATO, Go Home.”

The summit opened with the slogan of peace and a minute of silence for all those who have been killed in NATO’s military operations around the world.

Heads of NATO’s 28 member states are attending the summit, which generally features more than 50 world leaders who have been invited for the event.

Police have arrested 14 anti-war activists since last week to quell the protests.

On Saturday evening, Chicago police arrested over a dozen anti-NATO protesters after scuffles broke out between the two sides.

Anti-Wall Street demonstrators are also using the opportunity to protest against the grim economic situation and excessive corporate influence in the country.

A huge anti-NATO rally is expected to be held during the summit, which will continue until May 21.

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