The same procedure as every year, Mr Biden!

For the 45th time the political leaders of the world are holding their annual meeting - Munich Security Conference (MSC) - in Germany from 6th to 8th February 2009. On Saturday 7th February a large demonstration was held in Munich in which about 5000 people from different walks of life took part. Below are photographs of this event.

"NATO goes Baden-Baden" is a pun, as the next NATO summit is going to be held in the German city of Baden-Baden in April 2009, while in German slang "baden" means "to drown".

Policemen escorting the protest march.

Some clowns took part in the protest march.

A protester disguised as a Special Force soldier.

People wearing vests labeled "Disarmament Team" are carriying boxes titled "let's sabotage".

Protesters carrying red flags.

"We say NO".

In spite of the warm weather, members of the far left "attac" organization were dancing with umbrellas.

Protesters drumming for peace.

Pins and stickers with different peace related motives were sold on location.

"No to NATO, no to war".

Large number of police units watched over the demonstration.

Photos: (c) Kaveh Rostamkhani