Thousands will march backing Tamils

[John]

Hundreds of Tamil demonstrators currently occupying Parliament Square will see their numbers swell on Saturday, say supporters.

The protesters say the lives of thousands of civilians in Sri Lanka are in danger and want the UK Government to take action.

Former aid worker Tim Martin, director of the Act Now campaign group aimed at stopping the war in Sri Lanka, said around 100 civilians were dying in the country each day.

Sources have told him that poisonous gases are being used in combat, with victims suffering vomiting, blisters, breathing problems and extreme pain.

"This is why everyone is protesting," he said.

"The protesters are really upset at what's happening in Sri Lanka. They are really upset that the government there is using illegal banned weapons. They will protest in London until a ceasefire is agreed."

The march, which Mr Martin expects could comprise 200,000 people, is planned to start at the Embankment, central London, at 1pm on Saturday and will progress to Hyde Park during the afternoon.

A sit-in protest by up to 5,000 people - including women and babies - forced the closure of Westminster Bridge on Monday night.

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