Anonymous UK Calls for Peaceful Real Life Protests

Anonymous' UK branch has launched Operation Unity, a new campaign that calls for a real-life peaceful protest in London on October 15.

The protest will include a march and will start out in Hyde Park, which is famous for its Speakers' Corners, a place of gathering and public debate. The goal is to occupy Parliament Square.

"We invite you to join us for Operation Unity at 2pm on October 15th 2011 in Hyde Park, where we will assemble before marching onward to Parliament Square for an occupation," the hacktivists write.

"Please come armed with banners, flags, placards, flyers, musical instruments and anything else you may want to use to creatively and peacefully express your outrage at the way this government has attacked the most vulnerable in our society to protect the bankers and corporations - the very people who caused the financial meltdown we are all paying for," they add.

Anonymous encourages all activist groups, unions, political organizations, community groups, students and citizens to attend and also bring tents for the occupation of Parliament Square, in a similar way protesters did in Cairo's Tahrir Square.

"This operation is peaceful. We CAN make a difference through peaceful resistance and non violent civil disobedience. The Egyptian revolution earlier this year and the ongoing Spanish revolution are proof that peaceful protest and people power can still achieve great things," the activists say.

Their primary demand is a change towards a participatory democracy system where everyone can have their voices heard. Of course, implementing such a system in large societies is easier said than done.

Anonymous also plans to have musicians and guest speakers entertain the crowd in Parliament Square. "Anyone who feels they can offer something expressive and relevant, get in touch with us," the hactivists write.