WP/Reuters: Protestors force diversion of Olympic torch

[PhilipShore]

Washington Post/Reuters
Protestors force diversion of Olympic torch
February 5, 2006

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/05/AR2006020500323.html

SUSA, Italy (Reuters) - The Olympic torch was diverted away from two towns some 50 kilometers from Turin on Sunday because of feared trouble from protestors.

The torch, which began its journey in Athens on Dec 6, is due to arrive in Turin on Thursday, the eve of the Games which continue until Feb 26.

It is supposed to symbolize friendship across the nations but has been the focus at recent Winter and Summer Games for protests.

Campaigners for Tibet, against Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola and the high-speed Susa Valley train route, have held demonstrations during its journey through Italy from Rome but this is the first time that protesters have forced a diversion.