Hundreds gather in Alice Springs ahead of Pine Gap protest
Hundreds of activists and academics have gathered in Alice Springs to join Arrernte traditional owners ahead of a planned protest against the joint Australian-US military base at Pine Gap. The demonstration focuses on the base's role in global intelligence operations.
Hundreds of activists, academics and Arrernte traditional owners gathered in Alice Springs ahead of a planned protest against Pine Gap, the joint Australian-US military and intelligence base. Participants said they wanted to draw attention to the base's role in global surveillance and targeting operations.
Organizers said the demonstration is a long-running tradition, and that this year's gathering carries particular urgency given rising military tensions in the Middle East. Some participants allege the base directly contributes to US operations in the region.
The Australian and US governments maintain that Pine Gap is vital to alliance security. Officials said security measures had been put in place to ensure the protest proceeds peacefully.
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