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

GENEVA (Reuters) – A life-sized tank made out of vibrant balloons was parked exterior the United Nations workplace in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday to protest the bombing and shelling of civilians in city areas of Ukraine and elsewhere.

The tank made principally of pink, purple, yellow and blue biodegradable latex balloons was positioned by Handicap Worldwide on the launch of its “Cease Bombing Civilians” marketing campaign. Passers-by took turns to jot down “STOP” in markers on the balloons.

“The goal is to denounce this barbaric apply,” the affiliation mentioned and referred to victims amongst civilians in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Ukraine. Negotiators from round 70 international locations will meet in Geneva April 6-8 to draft an settlement on lowering civilian hurt from the usage of explosive weapons in populated areas.

The tank stands subsequent to a well-known “Damaged Chair” sculpture, which symbolises the marketing campaign in opposition to landmines.

(Reporting by Denis Balibouse and Emma Farge; Modifying by Lisa Shumaker)