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In pictures: ‘Wall of Moms’ joins Portland’s anti-racism protests

In pictures: ‘Wall of Moms’ joins Portland’s anti-racism protests
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'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Reuters

Anti-racism protests have been taking place in Portland, Oregon, for almost two months – but in recent days they have been joined by a growing number of “moms”.

The “Wall of Moms” – as they have been dubbed – have been acting as a human shield between the protesters and the federal officers sent in to disperse them.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Getty Images

They arrived wearing yellow, some carrying sunflowers, and chanting: “Feds stay clear. Moms are here.”

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 20 July 2020Image copyright Getty Images

Some sang a lullaby: “Hands up please, don’t shoot me”.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Getty Images

Portland mum Bev Barnum put out a call for a “wall of moms” on Saturday in a Facebook post.

She told CNN she was moved to act after watching media reports of federal officers “displaying obvious human rights violations”.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Getty Images

Tensions have been rising in Portland since President Trump sent federal agents into the city to quell nightly demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in May.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 20 July 2020Image copyright Getty Images

President Trump says he is trying to restore order, but local officials accuse him of using it to try to boost his chances of re-election in November.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Reuters

Witnesses have reported seeing federal officers in unmarked vehicles seizing protesters from the streets and detaining them. Tear gas has also been used.

US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf this week insisted that all agents have been wearing insignia showing they are police.

'Wall of Moms' protesters in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Reuters

With as many as 2,000 mums now expressing an interest in joining the movement, it does not look like the protests will be ending any time soon.

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Members of the 'Wall of Moms' protest in Portland, Oregon, on 21 July 2020Image copyright Reuters

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