The Bella Center is a ghost town, only a shadow of its former self mere days ago. The halls are empty and small clusters of people are gathered around flat screen monitors watching US President Obama deliver the much-awaited speech. Access to today’s plenary was severely restricted. No press were allowed. Heads of State and select VIPs were given silver pins with which to gain entry. The rest of the huddled masses huddled outside and watched.
NGO and civil society delegations have all but been eliminated. Many have packed up and gone home, shaking their heads. Their absence is palpable.
Outside the entrance, near the Bella Center Metro, a few maintain their constant vigil. A message has been left for all who enter.
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