NEW YORK—Thousands of protesters converged in New York April 29 to participate in the “March for Peace, Justice and Democracy.” The protest, called by United for Peace and Justice, which opposes the U.S.-led war against Iraq, stretched for about eight blocks down Broadway. Militant reporters estimated attendance at between 10,000 and 15,000. Organizers claimed 350,000 were present. Most placards called for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq with many also protesting Washington’s threats against Iran. Many focused exclusively on U.S. president George Bush and members of his administration with slogans like “Bush lies” and “Impeach Bush.” A sign that was widely distributed and held by dozens of marchers called for the U.S. military to be moved “Out of Iraq, into Darfur.” The following day, thousands gathered in Washington to demand U.S. military intervention in the East African country of Sudan.

—PAUL PEDERSON