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Reuters
Politics

Balloon tank parked outside U.N. to protest Ukraine, other bombings

A life-size tank, entirely made with inflatable balloons of biodegradable latex, is pictured in front of the United Nations during the launch of the "Stop Bombing Civilians" campaign by Handicap International in Geneva, Switzerland April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

A life-sized tank made out of colourful balloons was parked outside the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday to protest the bombing and shelling of civilians in urban areas of Ukraine and elsewhere.

The tank made mostly of pink, purple, yellow and blue biodegradable latex balloons was placed by Handicap International on the launch of its "Stop Bombing Civilians" campaign. Passers-by took turns to write "STOP" in markers on the balloons.

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