AL JAZEERA: Police break up a protest in Melbourne against the visit of controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders.
Protesters have scuffled with police in Melbourne during a visit to Australia by the controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders.
Mounted police restored order as scuffles broke out outside a venue where Wilders was speaking on Tuesday, but authorities said on Wednesday that no arrests were made.
A group of around 40 demonstrators blocked the gate to a function centre where Wilders made his speech, in which he said he was giving Australia a warning about "the true nature of Islam".
During his address, which won him a standing ovation from the audience, Wilders said Islam was "not just a religion".
"It's primarily a dangerous and totalitarian ideology," he said. » | Sources: Agencies | Wednesday, February 20, 2013
