Sound Cannons Shot Against Protestors in Pittsburgh

Daniel Erlacher29.09.200922:48

: kode9

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Zum ersten Mal wurden hochfrequente "Sound Cannons" gegen DemonstrantInnen am G20 Gipfel in Pittsburgh/USA Ende September eingesetzt. Schockierende Bilder existieren - und Jon Stewart scherzt in der Daily Show über "einfache" Gegenmaßnahmen. Zum Thema "Sound als Waffe" ḱann am Elevate bei einem Vortrag von Steve Goodman aka. Kode 9 mehr in Erfahrung gebracht werden.

"As leaders of the world’s richest nations gathered in Pittsburgh for the G-20 summit this past Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of September, thousands took to the streets in protest amidst a heavy police crackdown. Heavily armed riot police were out in force and used tear gas, stun grenades, smoke canisters and sound cannons, which direct extremely loud shrill sounds. It was believed to be the first time sound cannons have been publicly used in the United States. More than 175 people were arrested over two days."

Anjali Kamat reports on Democracy Now:

At Elevate Festival the topic of "sonic warfare" is also part of the Elevate lab and discourse programme, featuring a lecture and q&a session with book author and musician Steve Goodman aka. Kode 9 - on Thursday, 23rd of October. The entrance to this highly recommended lecture is free.

Also important to watch is this noisy video from the streets of Pittsburgh: