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Oxford protesters call for removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

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Oxford protesters call for removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

Oxford protesters call for removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

Protesters gather in front of the statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes in Oxford.

A council leader has invited Oxford University’s Oriel College to make a planning request to remove the statue, which has been at the centre of a long-running row.


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