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Saturday, 16 February 2008, 16:29 GMT
In pictures: Kuala Lumpur protest
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Malaysian police have broken up a demonstration against alleged government discrimination by about 2,000 ethnic Indians in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
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Demonstrators carried the portrait of Malaysian King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin and carried roses to symbolise what they said was a peaceful demand for justice.
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Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse Saturday's protesters, who had gathered despite a government ban.
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Chemical-laced water was sprayed on some protesters. They argue the government systematically favours the Malay majority in jobs and education.
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More than 120 people were detained, although most have now been released.
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The demonstration was organised by the Hindu Rights Action Force, which is demanding the release from jail of five of its leaders.
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