Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupted King Charles III's speech in Australia's Parliament, accusing him of genocide against Indigenous Australians.

During King Charles III's visit to Australia's Parliament, Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupted his speech, accusing him of genocide against Indigenous Australians and demanding the return of stolen land and a treaty. Dressed in a traditional possum-skin cloak, Thorpe shouted, "You are not our king," before being escorted out by security. This protest highlighted ongoing tensions regarding colonialism and Indigenous rights in Australia, amidst the King's commitment to reconciliation.

October 20, 2024
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