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Protesters Block RAF Lakenheath Gate Demanding Nuclear Accountability
4/5/2026
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Story summary
- Hundreds protested outside RAF Lakenheath on April 5, blocking the main gate during a six-day peace camp.
- The demonstration was organized by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace.
- Two people were arrested for obstructing a public highway.
- Peter Lux, organizer of the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, called for accountability of US operations from British bases.
- The peace camp aims to raise awareness of nuclear risks and ends on April 6.
