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Article: Youngsters are united against conflict in Gaza; MUSLIM COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR CANDLELIGHT PEACE VIGIL.(News)
- Article from:
- Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- January 13, 2009
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Byline: By NICOLA JUNCAR Education Reporter
DOZENS of children from Tyneside were withdrawn from their schools to take part in a peaceful protest against conflict in Gaza.
Children from the Muslim community in South Tyneside took part in the demonstration yesterday, which included a poignant candlelight vigil outside South Shields Town Hall.
Up to 250 children were withdrawn from their schools as a mark of respect and to remind ...