UntitledCaoimhe Butterly interupts Tony Blair Press Conf in Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- An angry protester accusing Tony Blair of complicity in the recent Israeli bombardment of Lebanon disrupted a news conference and thousands more shouted outside Monday as the British prime minister visited Beirut in a show of support for the devastated nation's government.

"This visit is an insult," the woman shouted as Blair and Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora spoke at Saniora's office complex. "Shame on you Tony Blair."

She held a banner that said "Boycott Israeli apartheid" in front of live TV cameras until security guards holding her by her arms and legs carried her out. The two leaders stood quietly as she shouted.

The "woman" is peace advocate Caoimhe Butterly and she's very well respected around the globe for her unwavering fight against the war machine. Read more about her at Wikipedia.

BBC: Caoimhe Butterly interupts Tony Blair Press Conf in Lebanon - Indymedia Ireland

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