Protests against US radar base plans in Prague
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US President George Bush visited Prague amidst plans for a radar base as part of a missile defense shield. The prospect of the base caused hundreds to gather in protest against US intentions.
The radar base, proposed by the US in the Czech Republic, was met with opposition from Czech citizens concerned about their country's involvement in US military strategies. The protests during Bush's visit highlighted the contentious nature of the proposed missile defense shield and its implications for the region.
The demonstrators voiced their disapproval of the radar base, citing fears of increased militarization and the potential for escalating tensions between the US and other nations. The visit and subsequent protests underscored the complex political dynamics surrounding the missile defense shield project and its impact on Czech Republic's foreign relations.
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