DECEMBER '98 THROUGH 2002 IRAQ CRISIS ACTIONS
THIS PAGE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A MORE CURRENT ONGOING LIST OF ACTIONS AND ORGANIZING CENTERS. PLEASE USE THIS PAGE FOR RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY OF THE ANTI-WAR, ANTI-SANCTIONS MOVEMENT
List of demonstrations and Report-Backs
Alphabetical by state/country (if not U.S.)
AK AUSTRALIA AZ BANGLADESH BRITAIN CA CANADA CO CT DC FL GA HI ICELAND ISRAEL IA IL KY MA MD MI MN MO NC NH NJ NY NEW ZEALAND NORWAY OH OR PA PHILIPPINES SWEDEN TX UT VA VT WA WI
Other pages on this site have have information, including contact information for cities and states not on this list. Go to: day of/after, demos by state, through December, 1998, more demos by state (NC-International), through December, 1998, chronological list, through December, 1998.
Please also check the day of/after and continuing demonstrations page: day of/after. If there is nothing for your location, check the other pages for contact numbers.
There have been protests internationally, from Iceland to Bangledesh, from Egypt to Jordan.
Emergency Protest Actions to Stop the War Against Iraq! (9/27/99-10/2/99)
STUDENT CALL TO ACTION: The Student Call to Action is still gathering signatures, and support from across the nation. Latest word: more than 150 students from approximately 80 campuses! They are making incredible progress, bringing the issue of sanctions to college students, and publishing editorials and statements in campus newspapers. For more information about joining this effort contact Bob Witanek bwitanek@igc.org
* Anchorage, Alaska -->March 11: The Baha’is of Anchorage protested in December and we will be rapidly organizing another protest for March 11. We will meet and launch the march from the Federal Bldg., Downtown at Noon and march to the rally at the Town Square. We have picket signs and are coordinating with other groups now. If you’d like to join us in the march and rally to stop the genocide in Iraq, please contact Robert at 907-563-7144
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Brisbane: On 16th January 2001 we will vigil outside the Defence Recruitment Office, Brisbane, Australia, for two hours to break the silence on Australia's invovlement in not only the Gulf War but the UN sanctions against the Iraqi people. They also host US Navy ships on their way to the Gulf but also provide satellite targeting information for cruise missile attacks. legoullon@powerup.com.au
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Report from Australia: Demos have been held in many Australian cities
Sydney: At 4pm each day since the bombing started there has been a demonstration to call for stopping of bombing at the US consulate in Sydney. Last night over 100 invaded the foyer of the building which houses the US consulate and caused much consternation from the local police. Today Sat [12/19/99] a much larger group is expected including a large contingent of Arab-Australians.
Darwin: Gulf War prisoner denounces further bombardment of Iraq. "Further bombardment of Iraq would be an act of wholesale terror", said Ausralian peace activist Ciaron O'Reilly. O'Reilly served 13 months in various U.S. prisons for his nonviolent disarmament of a B-52 Bomber on the eve of the 1991 Gulf War. He was recently convicted in a Darwin court for disabling uranium mining equipment this year at the Jabiluka site. Contact Ciaron O'Reilly (08) 8948 2010. Circulate to any alternative media you think might be interested. Jabiluka Ploughshares www.freespeech.org/ploughshares PO Box 3818 Darwin NT 0801
Darwin: Midday yesterday [Fri. 12/18], a group of 30 vigiled in the main street of Darwin to call for a stop to the bombing. Australian gov Unfortunately and as usual has supported the US. The US has several electronic bases in Australia which are working on red alert to facilitate the attack on Iraq. Shame on the Australian Gov. Letter of support to all US groups protesting against the bombing. Congratulations on your great work! There is a big difference this time in the bombing as many people are not hood winked by the media. Keep protesting, your work is not in vain. Denis Doherty on of the Australian Anti-Bases Campiagn Coalition and Pax Christi, Australia.
DARWIN, AUSTRALIA --> Yesterday [Fri. 12/18] midday 30 people gathered in the main street of Darwin to conduct a silent vigil calling for the immediate ending of the bombing of Iraq. Australian Gov Has unfortunately supported the bombing. US bases in this country aid the targgetting and surviellnace of Iraq.
Sydney, Australia --> 4pm, US Consulate, Martin Place, City. Canberra: 5pm, British High Commission & march on US. Embassy: Melbourne: 5pm, GPO Steps, City. Brisbane: 5pm, King George Sq, City. Newcastle: 4.30pm, Civic Park, Cnr King & Darby Sts, City. Wollongong: 7pm, tonight, Wollongong Mall. Democratic Socialist Party and Resistance PO Box 515, Broadway NSW 2007, AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 9690 1230 Fax: +61 2 9690 1381 Email: dsp@peg.apc.org Website: http://www.peg.apc.org/~dsp Each day since the bombing has started a protest of about 100 to 200 people has gathered outside the US Consulate, on the corner of Martin Pl and Castlerreagh St. Last night over 100 people invaded the foyer of the buidling which houses the US consulate and for over 30 minutes shouted "Stop the bombing". Today Saturday an even larger group is expected.
Australia --> Friday, Dec. 18, 1999, MELBOURNE: 5pm, GPO Steps, City. SYDNEY: 5pm, US Consulate, Martin Place, City. BRISBANE: 5pm, Queen St Mall, City. PERTH: 5pm, Hay St Mall, City. NEWCASTLE: 4pm, Civic Park, City.
Upcoming Reportbacks from the Iraq Sanctions Challenge 2000
Tucson, AZ --> Thursday, December 17, everyday as bombing continues, 4:30 pm, federal building, on Congress St. in downtown Tucson
Tucson, AZ --> Weekly vigils against sanctions and military intervention have been ongoing - every Thursday at the federal building from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. There are also monthly vigils at Raytheon Missiles in Tucson, where the Tomahawk, among other missiles, are produced. Call 520-323-8697 for more info.
Today (Dec.18, 1998) to protest the US attack on Iraq on December 16 a demonstration has been held in Dhaka. It was organised by the Socialist Party of Bangladesh. Hundreds of workers, students and women joined the protest rally. The rally was addressed by Comrade Khalequzzaman. Condemning the US attack on Iraq he expressed solidarity with the people of Iraq and made a clarion call to all peace loving and anti-imperialist people of the world to resist US aggression. Socialist Party of Bangladesh, 23/2, Topkhana Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. Tel:+880 2 869391 Fax:+880 2 95547 spb@bol-online
London à Saturday April 17 1999: MARCH AND RALLY FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE. Libya 1986 … Iraq 1999 … No more bombings! Lift the sanctions! The plans for the April demonstration are going ahead on a growing scale, with coaches being arranged to bring in demonstrators from a number of towns. All major events in London are now being leafletted. Would local campaigning groups please urgently establish contact with us. In particular, if they are unable to attend these meetings, would they phone in and give suggestions, comments, messages to We hope that this demonstration and the preparations for it may lead to a new stage in the formation of a genuinely national coalition of campaigning groups that can re-launch the massive peace movement. In solidarity, Hugh. Address correspondence to: April 17 March, BM 2966, London WC1N 3XX. Phone: 0171 436 4636. Fax: 0171 436 4638. e-mail: justice@easynet.co.uk MORE
Details of the April 17 demonstration: Assemble 1 p.m. Speaker’s Corner. March to Trafalgar Square for 3 p.m. Rally with: Rally with: Ahmed Ben Bella, first President of Algeria; Tony Benn MP; Felicity Arbuthnot, journalist; Saira Akhtar, Muslim community; Denis Halliday, former Assistant Gen. Sec. of the UN; George Galloway MP, Emergency Cttee on Iraq; Harold Pinter, Playwright; Sylvia Boyes, peace campaigner. Sponsored by The Campaign Group of Labour MPs, Labour Action for Peace, Voices in the Wilderness, and local campaigns in Brighton, Coventry, Birmingham, Sheffield, Bristol, Manchester, Cambridge, Essex, with the participation of many branches of CND including CND (Cymru), and many other organisations and individuals (list available on request). To sponsor the march, contact: phone 0171 436 4636 fax 0171 436 4638 e-mail justice@easynet.co.uk or write to: April 17 March, BM 2966, London WC1N 3XX. Donations desperately needed; cheques to "April 17 March" and post to above address. Phone for further information, and for SPECIAL COACHES INTO LONDON 0171 436 4636.
Recent addition to the list of sponsors include: The Campaign Group of Labour MPs; Labour Action for Peace; etc. Get your peace group, trades union, student union, community group, church, mosque or other organisation, or MP or other public figure, to add their name to our list of sponsors.
London àTuesday March 23 at 7.00 p.m. London, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1. Confirmed. Planning meeting for April.
BIRMINGHAM à 2.30 p.m. this coming Sunday, February 28 1999: OPEN PLANNING MEETING. The meeting will be at the Union Club, 723 Pershaw Road, Selly Park, Birmingham 29 (phone 0121 472 0388) booked by the group "Iraqi People First".. Phone 0171 436 4636 for more details—and if you cannot come, please phone anyway or send a message! Hugh justice@easynet.co.uk
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London, England: Saturday January 23, 1999. 6.00 96 8.30 p.m.: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1 No more bombings -- Lift the sanctions. Ahmed Ben Bella, First President of Algeria, Tony Benn MP and Denis Halliday, Former UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Iraq who resigned from the UN last year, and other speakers. Also invited: A doctor from Iraq, reporting on the effects of the recent air raids and on the effects of the sacntions. Admission £5; Children: 20; concessions: £2. Donations urgently needed; pay cheques to CASWI, and post to: CASWI, BM 2966, London WC1N 3XX. Eight years have passed since the Gulf war of 1991, and the people of Iraq still face the cruel sanctions which have resulted in the death of between one and two million people, with the threat of bombing raids of unprecedented violence. All those who uphold the ideals of peace and justice for the threatened people of Iraq are invited to attend this meeting. The date may be a time of renewed threats to attack Iraq following the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and the Muslim community in Britain is invited to attend and celebrate their festival of Eid al-Fitr in a spirit of readiness among international friends. For further information, phone: [44] 171 436 4636
London, England --> Saturday, December 19, 1-2 pm, opposite Downing Street. Mean Further demonstrations opposite Downing Street: Saturday December 19th from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m. And if the bombing continues: Sunday December 20th from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. Monday December 21st from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. . . . . Phone for confirmation. Phone inquiries: 0171 436 4636 For further information, contact the Co-ordinator, Hugh Stephens, at: Phone: [44] 171 436 4636 Fax: [44] 171 436 4638 e-mail: justice@easynet.co.uk Address: BM 2966 London WC1N 3XX Britain . Among the sponsors of CASWI are: Felicity Arbuthnot, journalist; David Polden, Non-Violent Resistance Network; Dennis Canavan MP; Harry Cohen MP; Jeremy Corbyn MP; Bob Wareing MP; John McDonnell MP; Darvell Bruderhof and Beechgrove Bruderhof; Michael Stimson, Co-ordinator, Green Party Wkg Group on Iraq; John Platts Mills QC; Stephen Rose, Professor of Biology, Open Univ.; Hillary Rose, Professor
London, England --> Friday December 18, 6.00 - 7.30 p.m., and Saturday December 19, 1-2 pm, opposite Downing Street. NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL (NPC), Branches of the CAMPAIGN FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT (CND), EMERGENCY COMMITTEE ON IRAQ (EIC), In association with Non-Violent Resistance Network (NVRN), Active Resistance to the Roots of War (ARROW), Campaign Against Sanctions and War on Iraq (CASWI), Phone inquiries: 0171 436 4636 e-mail: justice@easynet.co.uk, Address: BM 2966, London WC1N 3XX, Britain. On Thursday, there were about 1,200 demonstrators.
Another angry protest at Number 10 Downing Street George Galloway joins over 1000 demonstrators in angry protest at Number 10 Downing Street December 18 1998 Once again this evening between 6.00 and 8.00 p.m. around 1200 demonstrators, including members of a wide variety of organisations, gathered opposite Downing Street to express their disgust at the Br In a passionate speech, George Galloway called on the participants to contact their MPs within the next 48 hours to make clear to them the strength of public opinion opposing the attack. Kevin Hemsley, a veteran of the Gulf Peace Team which visited Iraq in 1991 and a well-known campaigner against sanctions and war on Iraq, was among protesters who attempted to handcuff themselves to Besides the Emergency Committee on Iraq headed by George Galloway, many of the protesters were from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and the National Peace Council (NPC), while other organi CASWI co-ordinator Hugh Stephens commented: "We have now held three demonstrations within the first 48 hours of the attack on Iraq, the last two of them being attended by over a thousand people."
London, England --> Sunday, December 20, 6.00 - 7.30 p.m. if the bombing continues, opposite Downing Street
London, England --> Monday, December 21, 6-7:30 pm, opposite Downing Street
San Francisto-->In the case of new U.S. war against Iraq. Powell & Market St. Day of: 5:00 pm. The following Saturday: 12noon. Stay updated. Call 415-821-6545
San Francisco-->International A.N.S.W.E.R. Anti-war Plan of Action
San Francisco-->Partial sponsors list of the Sept. 14, 2002, protest: "No New War Against Iraq! " Intl. A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Steering Committee; Free Palestine Alliance; National Lawyers Guild; Bayan International, USA; Office of the Americas; Sol Foundation; LA Coalition in Solidarity with Cuba; KRST Unity Church of African Spirituality
CALL TO ENDORSE! National Emergency Actions to STOP THE WAR BEFORE IT STARTS No New War Against Iraq -- March and Rally "Money for Jobs, Housing, Healthcare, Schools, NOT for WAR" Sat. Sept. 14 – Westwood Federal Building 11000 Wilshire (at Veteran) 12 noon "No New War Against Iraq!"
During the Gulf War, 200,000 Iraqis were killed by more than 88,500 tons of explosives dropped by UN/U.S. bombers. This slaughter was paid for by our tax dollars. In the years since, more than 1.5 million Iraqi civilians have perished as a consequence of malnutrition and disease caused by economic sanctions. We must stop the Bush administration's mad drive to launch a new, all-out military aggression against Iraq. Stop the war before it starts! Call (213) 487-2368 or (714) 636-1232 for more information or to endorse.
Los Angeles ANSWER is calling for the following actions.
Please endorse, join us, and spread the word.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 2002, 12:00 NOON
March and Rally:
Protest Bush's War Plans
NO WAR AGAINST IRAQ!
Assemble Westwood Federal Building at Noon
(Wilshire at Veteran)San Francisco-->Sat., Sept. 14, 2002, San Francisco March and Rally to Stop the War Before It Starts 11 a.m., Opening Rally, UN Plaza, Market between 7th & 8th Sts., San Francisco 12 Noon March
NO NEW WAR AGAINST IRAQ! Government hands off our unions! Defend Civil Rights and Civil Liberties! Stop Racist Scapegoating! Money for Jobs, Healthcare, Housing, Schools, Not for War
Sponsors: International ANSWER Coalition, ILWU Lo. 10 Executive Board, San Francisco Labor Council, Kriss Worthington--Berkeley City Council, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Cttee - S.F., National Lawyers Guild-Bay Area, Rev. Dorsey Blake, Portworkers Solidarity Cttee, Middle East Children's Alliance, International Action Center, Walter Johnson--Secretary-Treasurer S.F. Labor Council, Global Exchange, California Prison Focus, Cttee. for a New Colombia and others.
For more information, call 415-821-6545, or email answer@actionsf.org , or check our website at www.actionsf.org . more information
SEPT. 14 EMERGENCY DEMO – REPLY TO ENDORSE "No New War Against Iraq -- Keep the Government Off the Docks!" On Sat., Sept. 14, 2002, as part of nationally coordinated emergency actions to "Stop the War Before It Starts," there will be a Labor/Community March & Rally at the Port of Oakland. The march will gather between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, at 7th & Maritime Sts, and march along the docks to a rally beginning at 1 p.m. The main slogan of the march will be "No New War Against Iraq – Keep the Government Off the Docks," the same slogan that more than 300 people were chanting in Stockton when Bush was there on Aug. 23. The Sept. 14 demonstration has been initiated by the International A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition and the International Longshore & Warhehouse Union, Local 10. Please email back or call 415-821-6545 to endorse. A NEW PRINTING OF THE FLYER WILL BE DONE IN THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS, SO PLEASE SEND IN YOUR ENDORSEMENT ASAP!
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Los Angeles-->Want to stop the war against Iraq before it starts? YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Join us on Saturday! Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, 2 noon ANSWER Mailing & Mass Outreach Day! Help build the Sept. 14 "No New War Against Iraq" Protest! Meet at IAC office, 422 S. Western Ave, Rm. 114 L.A. to help with the mailing or join a flyering / postering / phonebanking team. Call 213 487-2368 for more info or directions.
San FranciscoàSunday, Jan. 28, 2001, 5:00 pm: REPORT FROM THE IRAQ SANCTIONS CHALLENGE Capp Street Center, 362 Capp St. (btwn 18th & 19th, 1 block east of Mission), San Francisco. Featuring: New video footage by award-winning videographer Gloria La Riva. Hear a 1st-hand account from Gloria La Riva, Saul Kanowitz, Tahnee Stair and other California delegates. Donation requested $5-$10. Refreshments available. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more info call IAC (415) 821-6545.
Los Angeles-->January 16, 2001: Please join us: Protest 10 years of genocide. DEMONSTRATE TO END THE SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ. STOP THE GENOCIDE! TUESDAY JANUARY 16 -- 6:00 PM WESTWOOD FEDERAL BUILDING (Wilshire at Veteran) Jan. 16 marks the tenth anniversary of one of the greatest massacres in history: the genocidal bombing and sanctions against Iraq. The Bush administration has made it clear they intend to intensify the suffering of the Iraqi people. Come demand that not one more Iraqi child die as a result of the sanctions. Initiated by the Save the Iraqi Children Coalition and endorsed by many organizations including the ADC LA/Orange County Chapter, International Action Center, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Vets for Peace. To endorse or for more information call (213) 387-9220 or (714) 636-1232.
San FranciscoàJanuary 16, 2001 On the 10th Anniversary of the US War against Iraq, International Day of Protest Against the US War and Sanctions on Iraq! In February 1998, 5,000 people marched on the United Nations in New York City to demand "Lift the Sanctions, Stop the War Against Iraq." The movement against the sanctions has grown worldwide/ On Jan. 16, 2001, there will be demonstrations in San Francisco and in many other cities around the world to demand: 1 - End the sanctions 2 - Stop the bombing and covert operations in the Gulf region 3 - US troops and war ships out of the Gulf Endorse the International Day of Protest. Organize a protest in your area or event in your area. Call the IAC @ (415) 821-6545 or email iac@actionsf.org .
San FranciscoàSaturday, November 11, 2000, 11:00am INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF IRAQ. United Nations Plaza San Francisco An international day of protest, prayer, and action to help end the 10-year long sanctions on the people of Iraq and to remember the suffering children of Iraq. for more info: 650-497-1017 or 408-988-1011 www.DayofSilence.com Participating Cities include: Los Angeles, CA New York, NY London, U.K. Poughkeepsie, NY St. Louis, MO Houston, TX Washington, D.C. Knoxville, TN Denver,CO Sponsors Include: MSAwest, American Muslims for Global Peace & Justice, Free Iraq Foundation, MSA National, Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, the International Action Center, Voices in the Wilderness, South Bay Islamic Association, the Muslim Students Awareness Network of Stanford University, the Muslim Student Union of UCBerkeley Directions to the UN Plaza: From 280 (northbound) : Take the 6th Street Exit (Last exit of highway) Go straight on 6th Street. Make a left on Market Continue on Market and UN Plaza on the right at the corner of Market and 7th Street From 101 (northbound): Exit towards Highway 80 ( bay bridge) From highway 80, take the 7th Street exit (make Left) Go straight on 7th Street. UN Plaza is at the Corner of Market and 7th. From 80 (Westbound): Take the 5th Street Exit Go straight on 5th Street and make a left on Market. Continue on Market and UN Plaza is on right at corner of Market and 7th Street.
In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful American Muslims for Global Peace and Justice 2094 Walsh Avenue C-2 Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel. (408) 988-1011 Fax. (408) 988-1021 Email: AMGPJ@global-peace.org www.global-peace.org ...after the last bomb is dropped... ...after the sounds of gunfire cease... ...after the cries of the last child are gone... ...nothing is left but the sound of... S I L E N C E ...INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST, PRAYER, SILENCE, AND ACTION FOR THE CHILDREN OF IRAQ AND PALESTINE.
San FranciscoàSat. August 5, 2000: Protest 10 years of Mass Destruction in Iraq Gather at 11 am -- Dolores Park March to UN Plaza (civic Center) 1 pm Rally This August marks the 10th year of the US-led UN sanctions against Iraq, the most complete blockade imposed in history. Since 1990, more than 1.5 million Iraqis have died as a direct result of the sanctions -- half were children under the age of 5. Hundreds die each day due to lack of clean water, medicine and food. Sponsored by Coalition to End the Sanctions on Iraq (415) 861-7444 (415) 821-6545 (408) 988-1011. Ecumenical Peace institute, Peace Action of San Mateo, International Action Center, American Friends Service Committee, Muslim Student Association CCSF, Modesto Peace Center, Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, Middle East Children's Alliance, St. John's Catholic Peace & Justice, San Jose Peace Center, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, American Muslims for Global Peace and Justice
San FranciscoàVolunteer Work Sessions at the IAC - Get Involved Today! Nightly M-F 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Sat & Sun at 11 AM International Action Center 2489 Mission St. #24, San Francisco Help build the kick off demo at the DNC, for Mumia and Against the Death Penalty! Help build for actions protesting ten years of sanctions on Iraq in SF & at the DNC! Poster, leaflet, make alert calls. Make signs and banners, your creativity and energy needed! To get info. on volunteer activities in your area call the IAC at (415) 821-6545 and we'll put you touch with an organizing center
Los Angelesà Tues, August 15, Mass Rally at the Democratic Convention to Demand: Save the Iraqi Children! Lift the Sanctions Now! Stop Bombing Iraq! 5 pm at the Staples Center, 11th St. & Figueroa. Sponsored by Save the Iraqi Children Coalition Endorsed by ADC--American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (LA/Orange County Chapter), International Action Center, Fellowship of Reconciliation, SEIU Local 535, Veterans for Peace, National Lawyers Guild-LA, CISPES, International Socialist Organization, South Central Solidarity. For more information in the Bay Area call the IAC at (415) 821-6545.
Berkeley-->Wednesday, May 10, 2000: Madeleine Albright: Wanted for War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity in Iraq, Yugoslavia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia. and more....Dear Friends, Madeleine Albright has been invited to speak at UC Berkeley's Senior Convocation on Wednesday, May 10. Join us Weds., May 10 to Denounce the Appearance of US War Criminal Madeleine Albright at this event. Protesters will gather outside the Greek Theatre (on Gayley btwn Heast & Bancroft) on UC Berkeley Campus at 1:30 pm. Doors for the convocation open at 2 pm; Convocation starts at 4 pm. There will also be a 12 noon rally / teach-in at Sproul Plaza and march to the Greek Theatre. More details to follow. For more info call the International Action Center at (415) 821-6545. 2489 Mission St. #28 ,San Francisco 94110, (415) 821-6545, e-mail: ctionsf@actionsf.org web: www.actionsf.org
San FranciscoàWeds., Mar. 15, 2000, 7:30 pm: Genocide By Sanctions: the Case of Iraq a UC Berkeley Forum and video showing Weds., Mar. 15, 7:30 pm Dwinelle 235 -- UC Berkeley campus. Richard Becker and others will speak about the effects of the US/UN-imposed sanctions on the Iraqi population. Sponsored by UC Berkeley Amnesty International, Arab Student Alliance, and the International Action Center. Call (415) 821-6545 for more info.
Upcoming West Coast Reportbacks from the Iraq Sanctions Challenge 2000
San Franciscoà Feb. 11, 2000, 7pm: Bay Area delegates from the Iraq Sanctions Challenge will be speaking at a community report-back meeting at the Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St. To schedule a teach-in or meeting with one of these delegates for your organization, school, church or union, please call us at (415) 821-6545.
Berkeley, CAà Sunday, June 27 1:30-6:00 p.m. A Benefit for the People of Iraq - Rock for Iraq. Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Contact person for tickets: Nina Cestaro (415)576-6222 .
Berkeley Bart à Every Week: Vigils against the sanctions at for this weeks location call (510) 548-0542
Oakland, California --> Each Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Oakland Federal Building, 1301 Clay Street, two blocks from the 12th Street BART station, vigil against the Sanctions. This has been happening since spring of 98. Please come. If you belong to a group that wants to support this you could consider picking one Tuesday each month to have members present.
San Jose Area à Every Sunday:protest the sanctions. Steven Creeks at Wolfe Road. Near Valco shopping center, in Cupertino. 11:30-1pm
Thursday, March 11, 5 pm. National Day of Coordinated Protests. STOP THE WAR AGAINST IRAQ! Stop the Bombing. End the Sanctions. New York: Grand Central Station, 42nd St. (212) 633-6646. San Francisco: 24th and Mission Streets. (415) 821-6545. Initiated by the International Action Center. More Info/Press Release
On Thursday, December 17, there were northern California protests in Fresno, Sacramento, Palameta, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, Oakland, and Medicino.
Berkeley, CA --> Thursday, December 17, 5pm, Berkeley Bart: Rally and March
North Berkeley à 7:30 pm, Fri. Feb. 26: Dennis Halliday former Assistant Secretary Speaks on "Why I Resigned My UN Post in Protest of the Sanctions on Iraq" MLK Middle School 1781 Rose St., $10
Costa Mesa, California: May 15, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM At the corner of Anton and Bristol Sponsored by The Orange County Coalition for Peace Phone # (714) 840-6862 e-mail dsarrafi@compuserv.com .*A massive protest against NATO military action in Yugoslavia and against the US sanctions of Iraq!!!!!
Cupertino, CA à Sunday, February 7, 1999 from 11:45am-1:15pm, we will hold our regular weekly protest of the sanctions on Iraq at the corner of Stevens Creek and Wolfe roads, in Cupertino, CA. Afterwards, we will adjourn to the Round Table Pizza place at Bollinger and Miller, nearby, to celebrate our one year anniversary of holding such protests, and to evaluate/assess whether or not to continue to do so! Lift the Iraq Sanctions Coalition, San Jose, CA
Cupertino, CA--> 2/11/99, from noon to 1:30pm: De Anza College, Nancy Mitchell & Iraq video. On Thursday, February 11, 1999, outside the Student Center, Nancy Mitchell will speak and show the latest Iraq video. For more information on this event, please call Susan Muysenberg at 408-292-7020.
Dianza Collegeà Fri. Feb. 11 Video showing and activist speaker at Dianza College Student Union
L.A à Wen. Feb. 3: Let Iraq Live shows. Speaker: Richard Becker Call IAC LA (213)-487-2368 for info.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA --> Rally every day of the bombing at 4:30 P.M. in front of the Westwood Federal Building (Veteran & Wilshire Blvd.) AND the Save the Iraqi Children Committee is calling for emergancy protest on Sat. 12/19, at the Westwood Federal Building at noon. For more information call 213-766-8423 or 714-636-1323
Los Angeles, CA --> Friday, Dec. 18, 4:30 pm, Westwood Federal Blvd, Wilshire Blvd. and Veteran Ave.
LOS ANGELES, CA -->On Thursday around 500 people gathered in front of the Westwood Federal Building to protest the military strikes against the people of Iraq, and to call for an end to the sanctions. Ongoing peace demonstrations at the Federal Building are scheduled for the duration of the bombings. The demonstration on Thursday was held along Wilshire Blvd, which is a broad street with extremely heavy traffic. Tens of thousands of motorists saw the spirited demonstration with it's anti-war banners and placards. Many motorists honked their car horns in approval. The demonstration also received brief television coverage on most of the local news channels. The crowd at the rally was racially diverse, young and old, Jews, Muslims, Christians... a cross section of the community. Most felt betrayed and outraged at the behavior of the "Liberal" Democratic President's orders to attack Iraq... this sentiment was best summed up by a protestors placard which read... "I opposed impeachment... until he launched the war." Other placards of note; "When does a President's "skirt problem" become a bombing campaign?" "Stop the Monica Missiles" "We're the thugs of the world" "Smart Bombs, Stupid Leaders"
Mission College à Feb. 24th - Let Iraq Live shows at 12 noon. Near Hwy 101& Santa Moss St.
San Diego County, San Diego--> Saturday- March 27, 1999- 6pm-8-pm San Diegans to Stop the Violence Against Iraq is sponsoring a Luminary Candlelight Vigil on the beach. There will be 250 candle luminaries placed on the beach to symbolize the over 250 people who die each day in Iraq because of the sanctions. Location: Pacific Beach-south of Crystal Pier -(Mission Blvd and Grand) For more information Call 619-308-2424 / e-mail: SDTSTVAI@juno.com
San Diego, Californiaà Thursday March 11, 1999 @7:00 Pm: The San Diegans To Stop the Violence Against Iraq and the IOS Prsenting a video showing of "Iraq in Darkness and In Light" by George Capaccio followed by a discussion. San Diego Central Library 820 "E" Street (Downtown) 2nd floor meeting room For more information call 619- 644-9620 or ISOsd@aol.com
San Francisco, BART.à Wed. Feb. 10 Funeral Procession for Iraq 4- 6pm Montgomery St.
San Jose. à Feb 17: International Relations hosts speaker Richard Becker of the IAC at San Jose State U. 12 noon.
Santa Clara à Sat. Feb. 20, 7pm: Project Censored and the International Center present Media Disinformation: NATO and the Balkans.(See Flyer). Mission Cultural Center. 2868 Mission St.
Santa Clara, CA--> On Wednesday, February 24, 1999, from 12-1:30pm at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA, Nancy Mitchell will speak and show the latest Iraq video. For more information on this event, please call Susan Muysenberg at 408-292-7020.
San Francisco, CA --> Saturday, Dec. 19, 12 noon, 24th and Mission, march through city, call International Action Center 415-821-6545. Report-back
San Francisco, CA --> Saturday, December 19, 3pm, Women's Building (18th and Valencia): Town Hall meeting
SAN FRAN, CA -->600 People participated in a rally on Wed. The first GI resister to the Gulf War, Jeff Paterson, spoke about the need to support the troops that refuse to fight.
San Jose, CA --> Thursday, December 17, 6pm: Rally and March
San Jose --> On Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at 1:30-3pm, in the Council Chambers of the Student Union (3rd floor), at San Jose State University, Richard Becker will speak and show the latest Iraq video to a meeting of the International Relations Association. For more information concerning this event, please call Susan Muysenberg at 408-292-7020.
Santa Cruz, CA --> Daily vigil, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, at Town, convened by Resource Center for Nonviolence and other peace and justice groups. For more information Email: rcnv@rcnv.org . Meet at the UCSC student center on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM. we currently do not have a PO Box but we can be reached at (831) 421-9794. on a MOVE peace
Santa Rosa, CA --> Thursday, December 17, 5 pm, Protest, Vigil Courthouse Square
Solano Community College Auditoriumà Thr. Feb. 25 1-3 pm. The Human Cost of War & Sanctions on Iraq. Featuring Dialogue among Viet Nam and Gulf War Veterans and the video Let Iraq Live.
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada--> Our organizing group is the Global Movement to End the War Against Iraq and OPIRG (Ontario Public Information Research Group) based at McMaster U. whose email address is macearth@mcmaster.ca and their phone number is 905-525-9140 X27289 This group has been holding once a week vigils with a large sign at city hall for months to protest the sanctions that are killing Iraqi children
Toronto, Canada -->Santa Says "No" to Sanctions Against Iraq: Thursday, December 24, 1998, 2 pm Liberal Party Headquarters 10 St. Mary Street (at Yonge, just south of Bloor). Join an Xmas Eve Vigil For an End to the War Against Iraq, and Call on Canada to End its Enforcement of Sanctions Which Have Killed over 1 Million Iraqis. Politically and through the use of military force, Canada has prevented such items as ashtrays, baskets, bicycles, books, candlesticks, chairs, chalk, chess boards, children's wear, desks, easels, eyeglasses, filing cabinets, forks, girdles, hammers, jackets, lamp shades, light bulbs, magazines, music CDs, paint brushes, writing paper, sandals, shampoo, and hundreds of other daily consumer items from entering Iraq since 1991. Anyone defying these sanctions faces major penalties. The Chicago-based organization Voices in the Wilderness was charged two weeks ago with violating the embargo on Iraq through "exportation of donated goods, including medical supplies and toys, to Iraq," and faces a potential fine of $120,000. For more information call Toronto Action for Social Change at 651-5800.
Toronto, Canada --> Sat. Dec 19; 1pm, Westlake Center Pine and 4th Ave., rally and march, called by Fellowship of Reconciliation, Cascadia Non-Violent Action Network, Peaceworks and others. The Canadian Arab Federation calls on the community and its friends to join us in supporting the people of Iraq by lighting a candle in front of the U.S. Consulate, 360 University Avenue, Toronto
Toronto, Canada --> Thursday, December 17, U.S. Consulate to rail against the decision of the U.S. today to begin a 'bombing campaign' in Iraq. WHEN: 5:30pm WHERE: U.S. Consulate, North of Queen St. on the West side of University St.
Vancouver, Canada --> each day the bombing continues, 6 p.m. Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson at Howe Street. Contact End the Arms Race at 604-687-3223.
VICTORIA, BC: On Saturday, Dec. 19, approximately 100 - 150 people marched through the downtown of Victoria BC to protest US/British actions and Canadian government support for attacks upon Iraq. Ships from Canadian forces base Naden, near Victoria participate in the enforcement of genocidal sanctions against Iraq. In 1991 the present BC NDP government unanimously supported a resolution on behalf of allied actions during the Gulf War.
Denver, COà Wed, 30 Dec 1998: Protests We will be protesting each evening of bombing at the Capitol (or on Lincoln in front of the capitol), including tonight! Wed. 7:30-8:30 a.m. protest at Lincoln and Colfax;
Denver, COàFriday, January 1, noon-1pm: protest at 16th and Stout (in front of Walgreens)
Denver, COà Jan. 5 from 6:30-8:00: CCMEP meetings: We will be meeting to firm up more speaking engagements for the Iraqi men who have volunteered to speak.
Denver, COà Jan. 20 from 6:30-8:30: We will be meeting to plan Denis Halliday's visit to Colorado. We expect dates and times for Halliday's February visit to be confirmed by Jan. 15. Please attend these meetings.
Denver, CO --> Thursday, December 17, West steps of Capitol at 5:30pm, More Information: Colorado Campaign for Middle East Peace -- (303) 296-6390
Denver, CO --> Friday, December 18th, Noon, 16th & California (downtown), More Information: Colorado Campaign for Middle East Peace -- (303) 296-6390
Denver, CO --> Wednesday, December 23rd, 7:30am - 8:30am, Colfax & Lincoln, More Information: Colorado Campaign for Middle East Peace -- (303) 296-6390
New Haven, Connecticut--> Saturday, May 22 1:00 pm: Rally in to stop the war in Kosovo and stop the sanctions against Iraq New Haven Green.860-522-5995 AFSC Joan 203-776-4098.
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New Britain, CT: Thursday, March 11, 6:30-8:00 PM: Central Connecticut State University Rally to protest appearance of former Pres. George Bush on the CCSU campus. (Bush will be speaking at 8:00 PM). Slogans: Protest Bush-Clinton War against the Iraq People! Stop the Bombing! Lift the Sanctions! gather on the lawn in front of Student Center Center building. Bring signs and banners. for more info contact Tim Craine at 860-688-5418. Also two days earlier, March 9, Brian Becker of the IAC will be on a panel to discuss "the Real Legacy of George Bush" 1-5 PM Copernicus Hall.
Central CT State University--> March 11: former President George Bush speaking at 8 pm, Welte Hall
Danbury, CT --> FYI, Fifteen people demonstrated against the bombing of Iraq and for lifting sanctions, on Friday evening, Dec. 17 at Danbury, Connecticut.
Hartford, CT --> Friday, Dec. 18, 11:30, vigil, Federal Building, 550 Main St. We held a vigil at the federal building. Two people were arrested (Andy Piefer and Chris Allen-Doucot of the Catholic Worker) and are being held on a $500 bond for criminal tresspass. They pasted photos of Iraqi children to the doors of the federal building and sat down, preventing people from entering or leaving.
Middletown, CT --> demonstration: Saturday, February 6 Wesleyan University Madeleine Albright will speak at 2 pm protest war on Iraq gather at Student Campus Center, Church St., 12:30 pm
New Haven, CT --> Thursday, December 17, 4 p.m., Green in New Haven, corner of Church and Chapel Streets. Today at 4 pm there were approximately 50 people with signs, banners, and a P.A. system. We got some media coverage. Tomorrow at 4 we will be there as well. On Saturday and Sunday the demonstration will be at noon at Broadway and York Streets downtown. Vigiling/protests will continue daily at least as long as the U.S. is attacking Iraq. I saw on tv tonight that in Hartford there was a demonstration of approx. 30 people at the federal building - 2 people were arrested.
Willimantic Ct à every Thursday, from 4;30-6:pm: Yugoslavia/Iraq weekly Demo Vigil in NE CT: Friends, Just a note to inform you 2 weeks ago disgusted by the public "acceptance" of Iraqi bombing we restarted our weekly vigil on Main St Willimantic, Ct, in front of the Army Recruiting office. Our group is composed of free thinkers, CT Green party members , NEWRL, WRL Youth peace, VietVeterans for Peace, AFSC, Creative Dissent{UCONN student peace group} and a group of students from EO Smith HS from Storrs CT. Last week we had aprox 35. during the height of the last Gulf scare we have had up to 150 folks!!! We are small but mighty!!! Happy Equinox!! Amy Vas Nunes Co Ch. Ct Green Pty 1-860-487-1197 amyvasnunes@snet.net Green Party of Connecticut
Washington DC à Wednesday, September 29th, 1999 7:00pm: Special IAC meeting on the crisis in Iraq, and on the latest attempts by the US to overthrow the Iraqi government and impose a pro-imperialist leadership on the Iraqi people: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER----SHARON BLACK, who traveled to Iraq in 1998 with Iraq Sanctions Challenge, will speak: La Casa, 3166 Mt. Pleasant Street. For more information, contact the DC Chapter of the IAC at 202-544-5752, or email us at npcdc@mnsinc.com
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Washington DC --> March 27, 12-1: American University Community Action Social Justice Office protest against the embargo and airstrikes Lafayette Park and in front of the White House; 202 885 3333; CASJ Kay Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW DC 20016 .
Washington DC --> Thursday, December 17, 5:00 p.m., White House in Lafayette Park. Also there will be an 9pm organizing meeting in Washington DC, LUNA and 17th & P Street, call 301-536-3318 for information.
Washington DC --> Friday, December 18, 5 pm, White House
Washington DC --> Saturday, December 19, 1 pm, A number of organizations had already planned a demonstration in support of Leonard Peltier, a longtime Native American political prisoner. They agreed to do a joint event with the DC Iraq Coalition in solidarity between Native Americans and the Iraqi people. The event will begin at the FBI (Pennsylvania Ave. at 9th St. NW) at 1 pm and march to the White House. 3:00 pm - Rally and picket at the White House
Washington, DC --> There will be 5:00 pm demonstrations at the White House every weekday as long as the bombing continutes. For updated information, call the Washington Peace Center at (202) 234-2000.)
Washington DC --> Sunday, December 20, 1:00 pm - MAJOR DEMONSTRATION. Rally at Dupont Circle and march to the White House for a demonstration and picketing. Sponsor: DC Coalition to End the War on Iraq. For information, call (202) 234-2000.
Washington DC --> 5:00 pm - Town Meeting, St. Aloysius Church (lower level) (location is tentitive, to be confirmed), North Capitol and I Sts. NW (4 blocks north of Union Station; entrance on North Capitol St.), For information, call (202) 234-2000 or (202) 332-3101.
Washington DC --> Monday, December 21, 7:00 am - Vigil at the Pentagon, south entrance. Sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker community.)
Tampa Florida à On Dec 8 William Cohen is scheduled to speak at a national chambers of commerce mtg in Tampa Florida. Tampa is also home to the Macdill Afb, command and control center...the people who keep the bombs falling on iraq. there was no specific mention of Cohen including a visit to the Macdill afb while he is in the area; however, I would second guess that he will be there. Some of us who vigil every week in front of the main entrance of Macdill, protesting the ongoing US war against Iraq plan to vigil outside the luncheon where Cohen will be speaking. We think he deserves some of the same attention those of you at voices have been giving to Madeline Albright. The luncheon will be at the garrison seaport terminal #2 starting at 11:45am. please distribute this information through your network...if any activists from outside the Tampa area can come we would love to have them. PLEASE have them contact me before coming , preferably a day or two before Dec 8, in case there are changes in the scheduling. We are relying on news reports of the planned chamber of commerce event. Ingrid Swenson nosnews@mpinet.net
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St. Petersberg: The Coalition to Stop the War in Yugoslavia and Iraq held a Mother’ Day Protest at the main gates of the MacDill Base to protest [the aggression against Yugoslavia and Iraq], and to raise the question, how on a day that originated as a day of peace, could the press glorify mass destruction?. MORE
Tampa, Florida --> Sunday, February 14th from 3 to 6 pm : Announcing the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Protest in Tampa, Florida. One year ago several local peace and justice groups called for a mass demonstration on the corners of Dale Mabry and Columbus Drive in Tampa to demand an lifting of the sanctions and an end to the war on the people of Iraq. One year later, the U.S. policy on Iraq has not changed, the war is not over and for the Iraqi people, the suffering continues. Please join us once again this Valentine’s Day at the same location. The theme is "Have a Heart for Iraq". Bring your signs, banners and red balloons. For more information or for directions, call Barbara at (727) 827-1630 or email bhowe@bayflash.stpt.usf.edu thanks so much for your support of this action and hope to see you there.
Florida à Sat., Jan. 16: Pax Christi Florida has called for statewide actions to protest the effects of the U.N./U.S. economic sanctions on the people of Iraq. More details TBA
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA --> each day of the bombing at 4:30pm at NW 13th and University Avenue. Demonstration sponsored by the Gainesville Veterans for Peace and the Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice. Call 352-468-3295 for more details on this and other Florida locations that are organizing actions.
Gainesville, FL --> Friday, December 17th and each day of the bombing at 4:30pm at NW 13th and University Avenue. Demonstration sponsored by the Gainesville Veterans for Peace and the Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice. Call 352-468-3295 for more details on this and other Florida locations that are organizing actions.
MIAMI, FL --> We just had a picket protesting the attack from 4:45-6pm this afternoon in downtown Miami. About 10 people participated. (right after bombing started)
Orlando, FL --> Thursday Dec. 17th front lawn, Rollins College 8pm Candlelight vigil, organizing, and speak-out! 1000 Holt avenue, Winter Park for more info: 407.987.6943, mmalfa@rollins.edu
Orlando, FL --> Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 pm, Anti-War Demo & Peace March Event: Lake Eola (Rosalind Ave. side near the library), Downtown Orlando, Candlelight Vigil/Speak-Out and Discussion/Gathering (at Lake Eola), 9-9:30 Peace March Downtown, 9:30-10 Wall Street Plaza Corner. Drumming, Singing, Chanting, Mobilizing and Engaging the Public! Bring Signs, Candles, Peace Chants, Instruments, Friends, Fliers, Voices, Peace Songs, etc. For more info: 407.987.6943, mmalfa@rollins.edu .
This is a crucial time to bring our different groups together around this issue. Please encourage yourselves and others to make this the activist event you attend before the year ends. Many of us have gathered in the past around war issues and under a variety of peace groups and names. Lets gather again as a community in this National Day of Protest, in solidarity with the Iraqi people and also with those protesting across the world with us. The press came out in droves tonight for a vigil; lets rock our local media with messages of peace and bring politics to the street downtown. I look forward to seeing you Saturday night, love, Mel
Ramsey Clark, of the International Action Center stated, "A new bombing of Iraq will certainly kill hundreds and perhaps thousands of civilians. Just because Richard Butler, the chairperson of UNSCOM, contends that he is displeased with Iraq's compliance with UN inspectors, does not give the Clinton administration the rights to carry out a wanton act of mass murder ."
Palm Beach, FL --> Jan. 16 on the anniversary of the 1991 bombing of Iraq. Outside Prat Whitney contact 561-833-7815 for infromation
TAMPA, FL--> The MacDill Vigil Group continues to hold weekly vigils to protest the war against Iraq. The group meets outside of the main gates of MacDill AFB in Tampa Florida on THURSDAYS from 4 to 6pm. Rain or shine. Call (727) 827-1630 for more information or email bhowe@bayflash.stpt.usf.edu .
Tampa Bay, FL --> Friday, Dec. 18, 5 pm, demonstration at macdill air force base, macdill air force base, tampa (macdill ave. gate), sponsors: macdill vigil group; tampa bay coalition for justice and peace; action network for social justice; african peoples socialist party; national peoples democratic uhuru movement; food not bombs; pax christi; veterans for peace for further information, contact: action network for social justice: 813-782-5428, tampa bay coalition for justice and peace: 813-988-2257, uhuru house: 727-821-6620
West Palm Beach à Sat., Jan. 16 (8th anniversary of the initial bombing of iraq): March for World Peace to protest the economic sanctions against Iraq and the bombing of that country. Begins at 11 a.m. from the Federal Building and will be followed by speakers in Flgler Park(including Henry Williamson of Voices in the Wilderness), videos on the effects of the sanctions and a concert and fundraiser. More info: Wil Van Natta, 561.833.7815, Palm Beach Peace Community, or Tom & Maureen Dorney, 561.731.4605, Pax Christi--Palm Beach Area.
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S --> December 18, 1998: Today in Honolulu, Hawaii a group of 50-60 demonstrators rallied together to protest the United States' most recent example of contempt for both the people of Iraq and democratic principles in general. Waving signs and burning the American flag before the Federal Building on Ala Moana Blvd protesters shouted Hawaiian chants and generally made their presence felt to commuters in an effort to bring to light the issue at hand. The Federal building is in a area of Honolulu where the FBI, CIA and other bodies of the industrial security complex of the Pacific are located.
Given the heavy military presence in Hawaii it was comforting to see and hear people giving the shaka (the 'hang loose' hand sign) and honking their automobile horns. There were the occasional disparaging remarks from rancorous military folks and others in support of the status quo but, for the most part, people were supportive of our action.
The protesting will continue in Hawaii with leafleting and other activities in Waikiki on Saturday night. In 1991 those protesting the Gulf War in Waikiki were surrounded and required a police escort for their personal safety after dozens of military folks attempted to violently hallenge their rights to free speech. Similar reactions are expected. Authour/s: Michael Sysiuk sysiuk@hawaii.edu Source: A-Infos News Service a-infos-d@tao.ca Style: First Person Account
Atlanta, GA Wednesday, March 31 5-6 pm Martin Luther King Dr. and Piedmont across from state capital in front of Sloppy Floyd State Building Atlantans Concerned for the Iraqi People contact 770-662-6417 against U.S. military action against Yugoslavia and Iraq
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Atlanta, GA--> Tuesday December 22, 1998 4:30pm-5:30pm "Sloppy" Floyd building across from the State Capital. Jon Farr 770-534-4759 roc9671259@aol.com
Atlanta, GA --> Thursday, December 17, 12 noon at the Richard Russell federal Building downtown
Des Moines, Iowa --> On Thursday, December 17, more than 60 people protested the U.S. illegal bombing of Iraq at the U.S. Federal Building at 215 Walnut in Des Moines, Iowa. Representatives of the American Friends Service Committee and the Iowa Peace Network planned the demonstration, which received coverage on all three major local broadcasting networks. Jeffrey J. Weiss, American Friends Service Committee board member and adjunct professor at Des Moines Area Community College.
Reykjavik --> On the morning of 18 December, humanists gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with leaflets, placards and 50 outdoor candles, to symbolise the 50 years since the UN Declaration of Human Rights was signed. The action will be repeated over the coming days, in different places. Loa Veal loa@peace.is Peace 2000 Institute
Evanston, ILà Monday April 12, 6:30PM meeting, at 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, 312-641-5151. We'll have copies of flyers here. Contact: 773-784-8065; 773-561-5131 simpsonb@nwu.edu ,
Evanston, IL--> On June 18, 1999: U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will give the commencement address at Northwestern University in, at which the University will confer upon her an honorary doctorate of law. Join students, parents, and others from around the Midwest in Evanston on June 18th to make our voices heard by Northwestern University and Secretary of State Albright. We will have speakers, music, and a powerful, dignified presence at the commencement ceremony, honoring the children of Iraq who are victimized by the economic sanctions against the people of Iraq.Contact: 773-784-8065; 773-561-5131 simpsonb@nwu.edu .
Northern Evanston --> IL June 18, 1999 4pm-7pm: Ryan Stadium, on Central Ave. Initial sponsors: Voices in the Wilderness, Illinois Peace Action, Eighth Day Center for Justice. Contact: 773-784-8065; 773-561-5131; email: simpsonb@nwu.edu
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Carbondale, Illinoisà Friday, March 26, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM: IT'S MOURNING IN AMERICA The Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois/Fellowship of Reconciliation opposes the NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia which began yesterday. We call for an end to the bombing of Kosovo and Iraq. To express our opposition to the horrors now by perpetrated by our country against the peoples of Iraq and Yugoslavia, the Peace Coalition will hold a silent vigil: MOURNING THE END OF PEACE TOWN CENTRAL PAVILION. For more information, call 549-1409
CHICAGO: A major development. The queen of mean, Sectretary Albright herself, is coming to Northwestern to give the commencement address June 18. Albright coming is a MAJOR opportunity, especially since Denis Halliday and Phyllis Benis are coming to speak on March 19th. I want to plan a major protest at the ceremony, at which Albright will receive an honorary doctorate of law degree, and plan a campaign to raise awareness about Iraq and her nasty views and involvement (from student groups and faculty), as well as create outside pressure on the University (write in campaigns? etc.)
CHICAGO, IL--> 200 people protested on Friday [12/18] @ 4pm, and the crowd grew to about 400-500 as we marched through the Loop during rush hour. 4 people were arrested for "blocking traffic."
Chicago, IL -->National Day of Protest, Saturday, Dec. 19, 12 noon, Federal Center Plaza (Adams and Dearborn), For more information, please contact the 8th Day Center at (312) 641-5151, fax (312) 641-1250 or 8thday@claret.org, Endorsers (in formation): Voices in the Wilderness, Illinois Peace Action, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, the Eighth Day Center for Justice, the Muslim Students’ Association, the Iraq Anti-Sanctions Campaign/University of Chicago, Save the Children of Iraq, Friends for a Democratic Palestine, Pax Christi-Illinois, the Illinois Campaign to End the Death Penalty, the Wellington Ave. United Church of Christ, the Arab American Action Network, Workers' World Party, International Socialist Organization, Socialist Workers' Party, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee, and Neighbors Against Police Brutality.
Israel --> Sunday, December 20, at 10:00 a.m., Israeli peace activists will begin an around-the-clock vigil at the embassy, calling for ending the military assaults and sanctions against Iraq. Details: Ruth, tel. 050-909253.
Tel Aviv, Israel --> Friday, December 18, at 11:00, picket at the U.S. embassy in Tel-Aviv, Rayna Moss, tel. 051-997279.
LOUISIVILLE --> Friday December 17. We had a demonstration with about 100 folks attending which is a good turnout for such quick mobilization. Statements were made by several Muslim community members who had just come from Ramadan prayer. Other progressive groups well represented. Media were all present. Petitions signed to be taken to elected reps.
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Boston-->Sunday, January 30, 2000. 1:30 PM: Eyewitness Iraq: Reportback from Iraq Sanctions Challenge III: Live Oud Music, Poetry, Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St (In Copley Square), Hear Ed Childs, Just returned from Iraq Sanctions Challenge III
Boston--> Sendoff Reception for Iraq Sanctions Challenge III, Friday January 7, 2000, 8PM, Community Church of Boston 565 Boylston St (in Copley Square)
Boston-->DEMONSTRATE EVERY SATURDAY TO STOP THE WAR: 12-2pm at PARK STREET STATION, cosponsored by International Action Center, Vigils for the Iraqi People, Community Church of Boston and others. 12-1 focuses on Iraq, 1-2 focuses on Yugoslavia. 2pm march to Copley Square for 3pm rally with the Serbian American Alliance of New England, ending with March to Bridge in solidarity with the people of Yugoslavia, organized by the Emergency Committee to End the War. 617-522-6626 iacboston@yahoo.com http://home.earthlink.net/~npcboston
Boston à March 11-13, 1999, 12 Noon: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Stop the War Against Iraq! Stop the Bombing! End the Sanctions! Saturday, March 13, 1999 Park St. Station, Boston Part of Nationally Coordinated Protests—March 11-13, 1999 called by the International Action Center. The International Action Center urges all anti-war activists and anti-sanctions groups to take to the streets on Saturday, March 13 at 12 noon as part of a coordinated protest against the criminal bombing of Iraq, which has become a daily event. The Boston demonstration is called by the International Action Center Boston, Vigils for the Iraqi People, and the Committee for Peace and Human Rights. All out March 13! Stop the War Against Iraq! Stop the Bombing! End the Sanctions! For More Information: International Action Center Boston, 31 Germania St. Jamaica Plain, Ma. 617-522-6626 email: npcboston@yahoo.com web: home.earthlink.net/~npcboston MORE INFO
Boston, MA --> every day until bombing stops (starting Monday, December 20), vigils at Park St. T-station
Northamptonà Weekly vigil: Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 noon, in front of the Courthouse on Main St. We are holding a march/rally on March 27 in Northampton; and another action in Amherst on April 1. macevere@massed.net
Amherst, MA --> 12 Noon on Friday-Sunday, 12/18-20 on Common. Call Traprock Peace Center for details at (413) 773-7427.
Boston.à Iraq Vigil 02-06; Ramsey Clark Visit; King Hussein's Life: Outside Park Street "T" Station, Noon, Saturday: This Saturday's Vigil for the Iraqi People (VIP) will include lectures on the effects of gulf war uranium, International reaction to the Iraq Crisis, especially in the light of the transition of leadership in Jordan, and Turkey's new Prime Minister's position on Iraq policy. Four new beautiful and colorful banners are available, please come and join the speak-out against sanctions and other hostile policies against Iraqi people. Also, fmr. US Attorney General, Mr. Ramsey Clark, founder of Voices in the Wilderness, Ms. Kathy Kelly, and Bishop Gumbleton, are expected to be around town this weekend. This, and other announcements such as an upcoming Iraq event in Providence, will be made at the vigil. Hope to see you there, Rasheed. BanWarNow@aol.com ; (617) 547-7496; (617) 905-5896
Boston, MA -->Saturday noon, 1/2/99: There will be an expanded vigil/rally at Park Street Station, Boston, to protest the SANCTIONS, and BOMBING of two "missile sites" in the "no-fly" zones in northern and southern Iraq this week. BanWarNow@aol.com More
BOSTON, MA - -> Saturday, 12:00 noon 12/19, at the Central Square Post Office in Cambridge, where we will attempt to senditems such as food and medicine to Iraq. When we are refused, we will holda protest outside. We will then go back inside and mail the to oursenators and congresspeople along with the petitions we have gathered overthe last several months. AND Starting Monday, there will be vigils at Park St. T-station at noon every day until the bombing stops.
Boston, MA --> Thursday, December 17, 4:30 at Park St. T-station, The Campaign for the Iraqi People
Cambridge, MA --> Friday Jan 1 between 6:30 and 7pm Anti-War activist Frank Neisser will be on No Censorship Radio, on WMBR 88.1 fm in Cambridge. Frank was a delegate on the recent second Iraq Sanctions Challenge that brought medicine to Iraq and participated in the Baghdad Symposium on the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from Dec 6-13 with Ramsey Clark. The delegates saw firsthand the effects of sanctions in hospitals, schools and old age homes. Frank will discuss the effects of the genocidal sanctions as well as the current attacks on Iraq by the U.S. Airforce. Frank will be elaborating on the statement issued by the International Action Center condemning the latest U.S. attacks against Iraq
Greenfield, MA --> 12 noon on Friday and Saturday, 12/18 and 12/19 on Common; Meeting at 2 pm at Greenfield's Market on Sunday, 12/20 and war toy for waffle exchange (courtesy of Waffle T. Clown). Call Traprock Peace Center for details at (413) 773-7427.
Northampton, MA --> Saturday, December 19th, 11am-12 noon, Hampshire County Courthouse in Northampton Center. Contact: 413-538-8537.
Northampton, MA --> Candlelight vigil at 6:30 pm in front of Unitarian Society; call Society at (413) 584-1390 for details. Bring candles and posters.
Worcester, MA --> Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 12 noon, in front of City Hall on Main St., call 508-753-3588
BALTIMORE: PROTEST: The All Peoples Congress and International Action Center will be joining with BERN (Baltimore Emergency Response Network) and other groups this Monday, February 19, 2001, at 5 P.M. to 6 P.M., Charles and Centre Streets for an emergency protest. For information call (410) 235-7040.
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Baltimoreà January 6, 2000: --See the Video "Metal of Dishonor" Special Guest: Elizabeth McAlister from the Jonah House will speak on the case of the Plowshare 4--Also hear, Sanctions Challenge Delegates, Mr. Walter Black and Sharon Ceci All Peoples Congress Hall, 426 E. 31st Street (Greenmount Ave & 31st St) Time: 7 to 9 PM
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee is meeting at the AFSC headquarters in Baltimore, 4806 York Road, at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 8, 1999. For discussion there is the Cassini flyby, a talk by Phil Berrigan and the decision to bring a Plowshares play to Baltimore in August. All are welcome. Call 410-323-7200 or 410-377-7987. The next Baltimore Emergency Response Network [BERN] meeting is Monday, March 15 at 7:30 PM at 327 East 25th Street, Baltimore, Maryland. All are welcome to attend. Some agenda items are the APL, Iraq and the School of Americas. Call 410-323-7200 or 410-377-7987.
Baltimore, MD --> Thursday, December 17, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Centre and Charles Streets in the Mount Vernon
Detroit--> The International Action Center is organizing a third Sanctions Challenge trip to take medicine to Iraq in January 2000. One hundred activists will join Ramsey Clark in January to defy the US sanctions that have killed over 1.5 million Iraqis, mainly children. Your help is needed. A young college student of journalism, Mark Marzolf, has signed up to go. But he needs financial help for the air fare. Mark has been active in many issues in recent years in the Metro Detroit area and would be a great person to have represent Detroit on the trip. He will also be active upon returning to speak out and write on what he witnesses. We need to raise $1,000 in the next few weeks. Can you HELP? Send checks to help Mark or for medicines for Iraq made out to INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER and send to 5920 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Indicate whether the check is for medicine or travel expenses. soa1@juno.com David Sole
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GRapids, MI à Demo-Mon, Apr. 19- MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 4:30-7pm: STOP THE BOMBING OF SERBIA AND IRAQ! Ford Federal Building (across from GR Press Bldg. on Michigan St.) AboveRiver@aol.com Cliff Alles-Curie, 616/866-4963
U. Michigan --> The local Day of Protest will be Thursday March 11, 1999. We will meet at 6 pm at the the Federal Building/post office at Liberty and Fifth. jcutter@umich.edu
Kalamazoo, MI --> Daily vigils in front of the Federal Building, from noon until 1 pm until the bombing stops. We started today, Dec. 17. There were about 12 of us. At this busy intersection we saw many signsof support, and maybe one-half to two-thirds as many indicating non-support, with the majority appearing apathetic as usual. We were videotaped by local news channel WWMT, and one of our members interviewed.
Lansing, MI --> beginning Thursday, December 17 and each day the attacks continue, 4:30 pm, demonstrations will take place at Lansing's Federal Building on Allegan Street across from the State Capitol.
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Ann Arbor, MI --> Thursday, Dec. 17, 5pm, federal building (200 E. Liberty, by Post Office). Greetings -Prevent, International Action Center and Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice held a demonstration last night, Thurs. Dec. 17, at the Ann Arbor Federal Building. About 100 people participated and were seen by drivers and pedestrians on Liberty and Fifths streets. Media coverage included WEMU, WAAM, Ann Arbor News and Chanel 7. Participating organizations included Muslim Students Association, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Palestine Aid Society, Anti-Racist Action and others. Today at noon Prevent is calling for a "jam the post office" action-completely legal--in which participants will attempt to mail medicine and medical supplies to Iraq in violation of the sanctions. ) Jane Cutter, IAC in Ann Arbor.
Thursday, Dec. 17: 125 rally at Federal building. Speakers include representatives of IAC, Prevent, ADC, PAS, Interfaith Council fo Peace and Justice, Muslim Students ASsociation, Anti-racist Action and others. Extensive media coverage including WEMU, WAAM, Ann ARbor News (front page) Channel 7 (ABC) live coverage. Friday, Dec. 18--Two people arrestesd in Civil disobedience at Post Office. Jim Lupton and Bill Thomsom. Coverage includes Ann Arbor News, Detroit Sunday Journal.Twenty supporters conduct "mail-in" of medical supplies to Iraq and vigil outside, chanting "Stop the Bombing Now, Lift the Sanctions Now!" as first Bill and then about 30 minutes later Jim were brought out in handcuffs and put in the police car. Saturday-Two vigils at Federal Building-12 noon and 5:00 pm. Sunday-Twelve "shoppers" visit the Briarwood Mall wearing anti-war, anti-sanctions t-shirts. After a confrontation with mall security, "shoppers" continued to circulate through the crowds of people, talking with old friends and meeting new ones who appreciated the message on the shirts. Many mall workers were especially appreciative. Submitted by Jane Cutter
PROTEST CLINTON'S VISIT TO DETROIT--> January 8 demo v. Clinton: On January 8, 1999, President Clinton will be speaking to the Detroit Economic Club. Clinton / Congress / Pentagon are guilty of war crimes! Stop U.S. military aggression against Iraq! End the genocidal sanctions now! Demand money for jobs and human needs, not the Pentagon's wars! DEMONSTRATE -- Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 -- 11:00 a.m. Cobo Hall -- Jefferson Avenue -- Detroit: Protest called by International Action Center. Call 313-831-0750 for more information
Detroit, MI --> Another demo is set for noon on Monday, Dec. 21 at the McNamara Federal Building in downtown Detroit. Call 313-581-1201
Detroit, MI --> Friday, December 18, 5:30 pm, candle light vigil, Islamic Center of America, Joy Road and Greenfield, sponsored by ADC Committee, Greater Detroit Chapter, call 313-581-1201.
Detroit, MI -->Thursday, December 17: Over 100 people protested bombing at Brodhead Naval Armory and were seen by thousands of commuters going home. On Friday evening about 400 protesters held a vigil at the Islamic Center in Detroit. Two people arrested in Civil disobedience at Post Office. Jim Lupton and Bill Thomsom. Coverage includes Ann Arbor News, Detroit Sunday Journal.Twenty supporters conduct "mail-in" of medical supplies to Iraq and vigil outside, chanting "Stop the Bombing Now, Lift the Sanctions Now!" as first Bill and then about 30 minutes later Jim were brought out in handcuffs and put in the police car. Another demo is set for noon on Monday, Dec. 21 at the McNamara Federal Building in downtown Detroit. Submitted by Jane Cutter
Saturday --> Dec. 19: Two vigils at Federal Building-12 noon and 5:00 pm. On Saturday a group of 200 people demonstrated outside Channel 2 TV in Southfield. Then we went right up to the doors of the building pushing past the security guard and held a press conference on their front porch. The demonstration then marched 2.5 miles through Southfield's busy streets to Channel 7 (ABC) TV and pushed past three security guards to bang on the front doors of the station demanding they tell the truth. Submitted by Jane Cutter
Sunday -->-Dec. 20: Twelve "shoppers" visit the Briarwood Mall wearing anti-war, anti-sanctions t-shirts. After a confrontation with mall security, "shoppers" continued to circulate through the crowds of people, talking with old friends and meeting new ones who appreciated the message on the shirts. Many mall workers were especially appreciative. Submitted by Jane Cutter
Grand Rapids, MI -->Protest Dec. 23, 12pm, 1998 Fight U.S. Imperialism! Gerald R. Ford Fed'l Bldg., Michigan St., acjazz@iserv.ne for info.
Saginaw, MI --> Thursday, December 17, 12:30 pm, US Representatives Offices in the Commerce Building, The Saginaw Home for Peace and Justice, the Mustard Seed Catholic Worker, and others in the Tri-cities peace movement will vigil
Downtown Minneapolis à Thursday, March 11 4:30 pm: Picket line and rally; Federal Courts Building (4th St. and 3rd Ave.,) Iraq Peace Action Coalition 612-333-4719
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Minneapolis, MN --> December 17, 4:30 pm, Minneapolis federal building downtown (3rd ave and 4th st), 626-7099 (PSO) info/Jon coll0229@tc.umn.edu
Kansas City, MO --> Sunday, December 20, 4-5 pm, J.C. Nichols Fountain, 47th St. and Main St., KCMO, ongoing weekly rally/vigil, AFSC 816-931-5256, afsckc@oz.sunflower.org
ST LOUIS, MO-->We will hold a prayer vigil on Sunday evening at 6 pm at the Clock Tower at St. Louis University - more information on this event will come later. Let's keep the people of Iraq in our thoughts and prayers, and keep the pressure up to "Drop sanctions, not bombs."
St. Louis, MO --> Thursday, December 17, 7 pm, parking lot behind Cicero's at Delmar and Kingsland, march down Delmar to Skinker, and have a few speeches in front of the World Community Center. For more information, call AFSC at 862-5773. Last night, (Thursday) over 100 people marched down Delmar in the University City Loop to protest the bombing in Iraq. An Iraqi speaker at the demonstration pledged: "We will continue to gather until the bombs stop falling." During the day, nine people managed to block the front gate of Scott Air Force Base for 2 hours. The base is the command for all troop movements and transport for Desert Fox. Wednesday night about 85 people gathered for an Emergency Vigil, only 3-4 hours after the bombing began.
Asheville, NC-->A vigil to protest the bombing in Iraq and the ongoing deaths by sanctions is being held daily NOON to 1 p.m. at Vance Monument, downtown Asheville, NC. For information 828-285-0010
Durham: Duke University April 3 to the 9th: Duke University is holding its annual Arab Awareness Week from April 3 to the 9th. April 6 we are holding a solidarity march against the sanctions/bombing of Iraq from East to West Campuses, to end with a talk by Rania Masri and others on West Campus. We have spoken to several campus groups about joining. We are also putting up 270 black balloons to symbolize the deaths per day. peace, Laila El-Haddad, president, Duke ASO. lme1@acpub.duke.edu
Dover: We have had an anti-bombing vigil, now an ANTI-BOMBING, ANTI-SANCTIONS vigil, in front of City Hall in Dover, NH, every Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. since the beginning of the bombing of Yugoslavia. The plan is to continue the vigil as long as the United States continues to bomb any country. David Diamond, Dover, NH ddiam@ttlc.net . phone 603-749-9159.
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Concord à Day of Action Thursday, March 11, New Hampshire Peace Action will hold a vigil calling for an end to the war on Iraq at the State House Plaza in Concord from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The vigil will be followed by a meeting of the Iraq Task Force. NHPA also holds a weekly vigil calling for an end to the sanctions on Iraq every Wednesday at noon at the State House Plaza in Concord. For more information contact Sean Donahue. e-mail: nhpeaceact@igc.org. Phone: 603-228-0559
Concord, NH --> Thursday, December 17, 6:00 pm, there will be a demonstration at the State House Plaza
Philadelphia: Trenton-->STUDENTS A new war against Iraq will effect you. Young adults will die in that war. Tuition will increase even more to pay for war. And much more... You can stop a new war before it starts: *** JOIN THE PROTEST ON OCTOBER 26 IN WASHINGTON DC *** SPREAD THE WORD OF THIS PROTEST ON YOUR CAMPUS AND HIGH SCHOOL *** ORGANIZE A MEETING TO GET OTHER STUDENTS ALERTED *** ORGANIZE A BUS FROM YOUR SCHOOL *** GET FLYERS AND POSTERS ALL OVER YOUR SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD *** WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS ON STOPPING A NEW WAR? ********* SEND A MEMBER OF YOUR SCHOOL TO A CITY-WIDE MEETING THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002, 7PM, PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED - LOOK FOR EMAIL MONDAY For more information: Philadelphia ANSWER 215-724-1618 philANSWER@hotmail.com
Trenton: September 23, 2002- Tell Bush No Blood for Arab Oil! NO IRAQ INVASION
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Princeton, NJ à Wednesday, February 10, 1999, 7:00 PM: Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, Princeton University, "Sanctions and Bombs: Examining U.S. Policy." Panel Discussion moderated by Tamara Kohns, Princeton Area Emergency Committee Against the U.S. War on Iraq Featuring: Denis Halliday, former U.N. Assistant Secretary General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Ramsey Clark, former U.S. Attorney General, and Richard A. Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law and Practice, Woodrow Wilson School. Sponsored by Woodrow Wilson School/Princeton Area Emergency Committee Against the U.S. War on Iraq. For more information call Tamara Kohns at 609-921-1136 or Mark Taylor at 609-497-7918
NEW YORK CITY: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2001, 12 noon: 42rd St. between 7th Ave. and Broadway: Demonstration to demand Stop the bombing of Iraq! End the sanctions now! 212-633-6646
NEW YORK CITY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001, 6:30 pm Eyewitness Iraq/Palestine/Jordan: Reports on resistance and the struggle to end U.S. domination in the Middle East & planning meeting for future actions. IAC office: 39 W. 14th St., Room 206. 212-633-6646Archived:
New York City-- 1/11/01: Send off the Iraq Sanctions Challenge Delegation to Iraq & Palestine!
Sendoffs for Iraq Sanctions Challenge III: Boston and New York City
New York City: Thursday, September 30, 1999, 5 pm at the New York Times (229 W. 43rd St., between 7th and 8th) Part of the internationally coordinated Week of Emergency Protest Actions, September 26-October 2, 1999. Join the protest September 30, 1999, in front of the New York Times office to protest the ongoing U.S. bombing war inst Iraq and to demand the immediate lifting of economic sanctions that have killed more than 1 million Iraqis since August 1990. MORE
New York City: Iraq Information Day at CCNY Thursday, March 25, 1999, City College of New York 137th St. and Amersterdam, Manhattan NAC Building 1/202 6 to 9 pm The Human Rights Study Group of CCNY and NYC Area Researchers, Scholars and Activists, including several recent participants of Fact-Finding, Human Rights and Relief Delegations to Iraq will speak, plus videos and your questions. Open to the entire community.
Thursday, March 11, 5 pm. National Day of Coordinated Protests. STOP THE WAR AGAINST IRAQ! Stop the Bombing. End the Sanctions. New York: Grand Central Station, 42nd St. (212) 633-6646. San Francisco: 24th and Mission Streets. (415) 821-6545. Initiated by the International Action Center. More Info/Press Release
White Plains, New York --> Saturday March 20, 1999: Phyllis Bennis and Dennis Halliday tour comes to White Plains; White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave. for more information call the FOR, 914-358-4601
Albany, New York: Thursday, December 17th 4-6 p.m. Vigil of 50+ people at the Washington Avenue Armory, called by local groups; carried on all local TV news programs; for information about further actions, call the Social Justice Center at 518-434-4037.
New Paltz, NY --> Friday Dec 18th, 4-5:30 pm, rt 299, by Ames Plaza contact mebartlett@vassar.edu 914-451-3135 Food Not Bombs
There were demonstrations in New York City on Wednesday (as the bombing began, about 200 people) and Thursday (about 1,500 people), and then 3,000 on Saturday.
New York City, NY --> Saturday, December 19, 12 noon, 34th St. and 7th Ave.
Rochester, NY --> Friday, December 18, 4:30 pm, Federal Building (100 State St.), call 716-436-6458
Saratoga Springs, NY --> Students Condemn Bombing: The 11th Hour Peace Coalition, Larry Jackson Skidmore College, 12866 (518)-581-7022. ljackson@skidmore.edu
The 11th Hour Peace Coalition condemns the military strikes against the people of Iraq.
Students at Skidmore College, where the organization is located, held an all night vigil on Thursday night to discuss possible alternatives to military action.
Members of the 11th Hour Peace Coalition are also on a hunger strike until the attacks against Iraq are over. The organization calls on supporters to join them in opposition to the bombings.
"We are calling on people of conscience to speak out against this immoral act in rallies, protests and vigils in their own communities," 11th Hour Peace Coalition member Eileen Schwartz said.
The organization suggests writing letters to Congress and the President urging them to immediately end the military strikes against Iraq and to support the lifting of the U.N. sanctions. Two million Iraqis have died in the last eight years because of U.N. sanctions. Supporters of the organization's efforts can also wear black ribbons of mourning and protest.
"This is another imposition of terror on a people who have suffered from poverty, disease and starvation for eight years," Minister of Programming Shawn McCormack said. "The U.S. is not enforcing peace. Peace cannot coexist with terror and blatant bully-like aggression. We can only work for peace in peace."
Members of the 11th Hour Peace Coalition call the act "unethical, unjustified and hypocritical." They urge others to join a "campaign of resistance."
The 11th Hour Peace Coalition draws on supporters from all over the United States and has been endorsed by numerous peace and social justice organizations. Dozens of groups and individuals throughout the upstate New York region are listed among the supporters.
"People of conviction," Schwartz said, "must stand up, speak out and act in defiance."
Syracuse, NY --> Sunday, December 20, 2 pm, planning meeting, Syracuse Peace Council, 924 Burnet Ave., 472-5478, Peace Action of CNY: 478-7442
Syracuse, NY --> Sunday, December 20, 8 pm, Syracuse Peace Council's cable program: "People's 60 Minutes" (Time Warner Cable, channel 3), airing the International Action Center video "Let Iraq Live," 472-5478, Peace Action of CNY: 478-7442
White Plains, NY --> Friday, December 18, 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., White Plains train station, sponsored by WESPAC, call (914) 682-0488.
New Zealand: We are doing information displays on Iraq in the main square in the middle of Wellington everyday this week (9/26-10/2). Plus recently we organised the screening of 'The Children are Dying' and U.S. 60 minutes. Planning on doing alot more over the next couple of months as the New Zealand government is sending a frigate to help enforce the sanctions. Committee for the Establishment of Civilisation (Wellington Anarchists) lynandross@hotmail.com
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We report the following anti-war actions: Thurs 17 to Monday 21 daily pickets 4-30 - 6 pm outside the US Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand. On Friday 18 at 12-30 pm, a rally and March of about 80 people from Aotea Square via Queen St to theUS Consulate. On Sunday 20 a rally of around 300 mainly Iraqi people at a public park in Auckland. The print media and TV carried short items of these protest actions on most days. Dave Bedggood for Auckland Gulf Crisis Committee.
OSLO --> Dear friends, Just to inform there was a demonstration at the US embassy in Oslo tonight to protest the ongoing terrorist action from US and GB. A campaign to put pressure upon the Norwegian government to side with France and other countries opposing the sanction-policy is launched by the "28-alliance" and some personalities. ‘"Tourist-trips" to Iraq are beeing organized, with more than 150 peoples listed to go. The second trip are leaving in february with 20 persons. 50 more during Easter Holiday. They are also bringing medicine and other things with them. A health group of doctors and nurses (aprox 15 persons) are going in March to bring reports and also set up joint helping programs with Iraqi Hospitals etc Arnljot Ask elfossen@online.no Organization: SN Internett
BERGEN, NORWAYà December 19th: There was a demonstration at 14.00 o'clock at Torgallmenningen, central Bergen. About 300 people attended. In Bergen, 23 organisations have officially taken stand against the bombing and the sanctions.
BERGEN, NORWAY à December 19th: In additon to the demonstration mentioned above, about 100 exile Iraqis arranged a spontaneous march, carrying placards with slogans against the bombing and against the Iraqi dictator.
TRONDHEIM, NORWAYà December 19th There was a demonstration arranged by similar forces as in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger.
OSLO, NORWAY à December 19th: At 14.00 o'clock there was a demonstration starting from Central City and ending at theUS Embassy. Organized by a coalision of 28 organizations formed in February.
OSLO, NORWAYà December 17th: There was a rally at the US embassy, 5pm. approx 300 people
STAVANGER, NORWAYà December 19th:A demonstration against the bombings, both past and coming, was held at Torget (the market square) at 14.00 o'clock. The organizers were people from several of the leftist parties, peace organizations, feminist groups, student's organizations, trade unionists and exile Iraqis that participated in the mobilization during the crisis in February. We're nowtrying to consolidate our network and make it a permanent organization.
The Peace Coalition / Fredsalliansen can be contacted at shikasta@online.no
Ohio, Kentà Weekly candlelight Vigil USA Feb 14th , 21, 28 - every Sunday 7:00 pm - Downtown Kent, OH - Corner of Main & Water Streets the the Gazebo contact - sue 330-676-9421 or mablsplace@geocities.com
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Athens, OH --> Saturday, Dec. 19, 6 pm, Ohio University/Athens branch of Solidarity and friends, candlelight vigil in protest, in front of the Athens County Courthouse. For more information or interviews, please call 740-448-4600 (Matt) or 740-594-6048 (Dave).
Cleveland, OH --> NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST: SAT., DEC 19: Cleveland has also had two protests, with over 100 yesterday and a smaller group today. We will be protesting again tomorrow, in conjunction with the day of protest. Also, Oberlin had a demo today.
Columbus, OH --> Friday December 18, 3 PM to 5 PM, Federal Building (located at the intersection of High and Spring) in downtown Columbus at: 200 N. High Street. 100 people or more gathered Wednesday night. Various groups are demonstrating. Collateral Damage victims are maintaining visible presence at the Federal Building. Demonstrations to continue during the day on the 19th. Collateral damage victims need our support.
Columbus, OH --> Thursday, December 17, 12 noon, Federal Building (located at the intersection of High and Spring) in downtown Columbus at: 200 N. High Street
COLUMBUS OH -- > Federal Building 200 N. High St. starting December 16th at 10:30 PM and continuing throughout the bombing.
Upcoming West Coast Reportbacks from the Iraq Sanctions Challenge 2000
PORTLAND, OREGON: The Iraq Affinity Group decided to begin weekly demonstrations to get the U.S. out of the no fly zones, stop the bombing, and end the sanctions. We will begin with a smaller scale demonstration this Friday March 4, from 4-6 PM at the Federal Building at SW 3rd & Jefferson. We hope to integrate speakers, marching, and organizing activities into the events---your participation is key. We may also move them to another location, we will get the word out if that happens. Please spread the word! For more info, or to get involved, please write back or call us. Dan Handelman, Peace and Justice Works, Iraq Affinity Group; Portland, OR, (503) 236-3065, pjw@agora.rdrop.com
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Eugene, Oregon --> 12/17, 4 pm: Iraq Bombing Protest Hi there, Eugene Peaceworks http://www.efn.org/~sgazette/peaceworks.html is organizing a protest at the Federal Building in Eugene, Oregon, which will take place at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday Dec. 17). I'm not a member of the group, but I was at the protest that took place today, and apparently there was a demonstration yesterday also. The turnout today was pretty good, about 75 people, lots of honks of support from passing motorists. Keep up the good work, Charles Overbeck ParaScope
Portland:--> Saturday night, January 16, at 7:00 PM : Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group Plans Forum: "The 'Gulf War' Eight Years Later: Dismantling the U.S. Sanctions On Iraq" Saturday, January 16, 1999 7:00 PM Portland State University Smith Center 292/294. Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group PO Box 42456 Portland, OR 97242 (503) 236-3065
Join the Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group on at PSU's Smith Center room 292/294 (SW Broadway at Montgomery) for a special event with three speakers focusing on "The 'Gulf War' Eight Years Later: Dismantling the U.S. Sanctions On Iraq." Two of the speakers are members of Voices in the Wilderness who travelled to Iraq in late 1997. IAG member Dan Handelman and the other members of his VitW delegation have been threatened with $10,000 fines by the Treasury Department for delivering medicine and toys to sick Iraqi children! Joe Zito, who travelled with Dan, will be down from Tacoma for the evening... Also featured will be Donna Denno, a pediatrician from Seattle whose family is from Iraq, who will speak about health care, women and children in Iraq.
January 16, 1999 marks exactly eight years since the start of the massive bombing campaign known as "Desert Storm," which probably killed 150,000 people. Since then, the most extreme sanctions in history have caused the deaths of over one million Iraqis.
In addition to updating you on the status of the Treasury Department case, these folks will bring you up to date on what's happening inside Iraq, what's the latest with the U.S. military actions and the U.N. weapons inspections, and things you can do to make a difference. Dan will show a re-edited version of what little footage he salvaged from his trip to Iraq, featuring quick camera shots of some of the toys mentioned by the Treasury Department's prepenalty notice. (The Customs Department has declined the first petition for the return of the rest of Dan's film and videotapes.)
Portland, OR --> Thursday Dec. 17, Federal building (SW 3rd and Jefferson), 4-6 PM.
About 300 protesters took to the streets in Portland, Oregon to protest the U.S. bombardment of Iraq on Thursday. The protest, which began at Portland's downtown Justice Center, was a variety of stunned, sad, angry, and vocal people of all ages whose main message--that violence is not an acceptable foreign policy--was greeted warmly by most of those who drove by.
At about 5:30 PM, police blocked off streets in the area, preventing the protesters from getting their message out. The police, some on horses and some in riot gear, had cleared the streets when about 20 people attempted to block traffic. About 200 people spontaneously took off, with an uninvited police escort, through the streets of downtown Portland. Eventually, 20 to 30 people, including several juveniles, were arrested, the majority after the police apparently gave a dispersal order. Police horses kicked and stepped on several people, and some arrests were made in a violent fashion, including one person who was picked up by his hair. Arrests targeted leaders, including a person who was acting as police liaison.
The Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group, which organized the initial protest, put out literature pointing out the similarities between the United States/Bill Clinton and Iraq/Saddam Hussein. For instance, the government here makes a big point that Iraq "gassed its own people" in 1988, while Clinton's ATF gassed and burned to the ground the Branch Davidian compound in Waco in 1993. Similarly, the group pointed out, the U.S. Congress is spending millions of dollars trying to remove both Presidents from office.
Meanwhile, hundreds of cruise missiles continue to kill and maim hundreds of Iraqis, while 6000 or more Iraqi children die monthly due to U.S./U.N. sanctions.
The Iraq Affinity Group hopes that the general public takes a stance of "No business as usual" as long as our government continues to drop bombs. People should talk to their friends, neighbors, family and co-workers about the reality of U.S. policy. It is not "hurting Saddam Hussein," but killing innocent people in Iraq.
Thursday's protest followed a successful demonstration of about 125 on Wednesday, which came together about 2 hours after the initial bombing. About 40 people left that demonstration and crashed a "Don't Impeach Clinton" Rally, bringing the message that if he does get impeached, it should be for his crimes of bombing Sudan, Afghanistan and Iraq. The anti-war demonstrators were able to change the topic from lying about sex to the killing of children.
Philadelphia: Trenton-->STUDENTS A new war against Iraq will effect you. Young adults will die in that war. Tuition will increase even more to pay for war. And much more... You can stop a new war before it starts: *** JOIN THE PROTEST ON OCTOBER 26 IN WASHINGTON DC *** SPREAD THE WORD OF THIS PROTEST ON YOUR CAMPUS AND HIGH SCHOOL *** ORGANIZE A MEETING TO GET OTHER STUDENTS ALERTED *** ORGANIZE A BUS FROM YOUR SCHOOL *** GET FLYERS AND POSTERS ALL OVER YOUR SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD *** WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS ON STOPPING A NEW WAR? ********* SEND A MEMBER OF YOUR SCHOOL TO A CITY-WIDE MEETING THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002, 7PM, PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED - LOOK FOR EMAIL MONDAY For more information: Philadelphia ANSWER 215-724-1618 philANSWER@hotmail.com
Trenton: September 23, 2002- Tell Bush No Blood for Arab Oil! NO IRAQ INVASION
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PHILADELPHIA: Emergency response demo against U.S. bombing of Iraq, Saturday2/17/01 10am. CONDEMN THE BOMBING OF IRAQ The Bush administration has made a much publicized bombing attack on Iraq. While these bombings are normally disregarded by the US media the Bush Administration in this case is claiming the right to publicly wage war on Iraq. It is of the utmost importance that we respond to this political challenge. We are calling people to protest the bombing at 10am Saturday Feb 17, 2001, at the Liberty Bell. IAC-Philly 215-724-1618
Philadelphia--> Friday. October 29, 1999: Demonstrate against Sanctions during Clinton’s visit to Philadelphia. The Inquirer reported that Clinton will be in Philadelphia on this date to campaign for John Street. End the Sanctions on Iraq. More
Philadelphia--> You are invited to a reception on November 4, 6 to 8 pm at 5 Awbury Rd in Germantown, Phila. for Denis Halliday who has just returned from a week-long visit to Iraq. Mr. Halliday, a 34-year veteran of the United Nations, resigned his posts as UN Assistant Secretary General and Chief UN Relief Coordinator for Iraq in October of 1998, to protest the devastating effects of the UN/US sanctions on the Iraqi people. More
Philadelphia--> Every Tuesday through May, 7 pm meeting at friends center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. plems@afsc.org , 215-241-7170.
Philadelphia--> Friday, May 21st, 1999 6:30 - 10:30 PM: THE CHILDREN OF IRAQ, An Evening of Education & Reflection: Friends Center (AFSC), 1501 Cherry Street (Center City), Philadelphia,PA.; For more information, please call Muna: 215/508-9327 MORE
Philadelphia: The protest at WHYY planned for March 24, called by the Phila. area Coalition to Stop the War Against Iraq, has been postponed. More details will follow.
Doylestown, PA --> SATURDAY, MARCH 13 : BENEFIT CONCERT for the children of Iraq & Voices in the Wilderness: Presentation by Johanna Berrigan - peace delegate to Iraq from House of race Catholic Worker music by Joseph Parsons 6pm: potluck; 7:30 presentation; 8:30 concert Pebble Hill Church Edison-Furlong Rd, Doylestown, PA more info: 215-750-7220 for ticket reservations: $5 to $10. Bucks County Coalition to Stop the War in Iraq.
AKRON, Pa.—> As the United States and Britain continue nearly daily bombings of Iraqi air defenses, a Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) peace delegation is set to visit Iraq. The delegation leaves for the Middle East February 26 and returns to North America March 12.
"Our political systems are creating enormous obstacles between American and Iraqi people. I would like to do a bit to break them down by making human contact with Iraqis," explained Ted Koontz, a Mennonite theologian from Elkhart, Ind., who is part of the delegation.
Koontz, also a member of the MCC Peace Committee, added, "I especially want to do what I can to communicate that not all American Christians support bombings and widespread sanctions."
Others on the delegation are John Rempel of MCC’s U.N. office in New York, Iris de Leon-Hartshorn of MCC U.S., Dale Taylor of MCC Canada and James Kwantes, a journalist from British Columbia. Fay and Greg Foster and Jan and Rick Janzen, MCC workers in the Middle East, will also likely join the delegation. Sincerely, Nicholas Arons, International/Interfaith Intern Fellowship of Reconciliation; PO Box 271 Nyack, New York 10960; 914-358-4601 fax: 914-358-4924 bsp@forusa.org
Pittsburgh, PA. à MARCH 11 4:30 PM: ENTRANCE TO POINT STATE PARK 5:30 FED.BUILDING NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST THE BOMBINGS AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON IRAQ a demonstration has been called in response the the amost daily bombings of iraq and the sanctions that have caused the death of thousands of children a month. THE EMBARGO HAS CUT IRAQ OFF FROM THE WORLD AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD POVERTY and sickness. therefore we are planning a funeral prossesion this thursday that will begin at the entrance to point park.(it is directly across from the hilton on the corner of liberty and stanwix st) We will start around 4:30 weaving our way through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh and ending up at the federal bulding around 5:30. We will be carrying child size coffins and signs. press contact: peaceforiraq@hotmail.com Sandy 371-3738 Karen 687.8425. Sponsered by: Veterans for Peace, the pittsburgh MOBilization to end the war on iraq Thomas Merton Center, Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church duncan and porter house of hospitalit and resistance
Philadelphia, PA -->The Iraq Coalition is calling for a demonstration at the Philadelphia Inquirer this Wednesday, Jan 20, at 4:30 - 6 pm, 400 N. Broad St. A January 12 Inquirer Editorial not only criticized those who oppose sanctions, but called for the ouster of Saddam Hussein. It also found nothing offensive about the U.S. using UNSCOM to spy on Baghdad. The Inquirer coverage of Iraq has been particularly anti-Arab, and pro-Pentagon , over the last ten years. The fact that over 1.5 million Iraqis, mostly children and elders, have died because of sanctions does not seem to bother the Inquirer Editorial Board. We urge everyone to come out and show your displeasure with the Inquirer, whose positions reveal it to be not much more than a front for the oil and other corporations that stand to profit from the U.S. aggression in the Middle East. Bring signs, chants, and your imagination. STOP THE BOMBINGS. END SANCTIONS. http://leb.net/IAC/
Philadelphia, PA -->The Phila. Area Coalition Against the U.S. War on Iraq will be tabling at THE 69TH STREET SEPTA TERMINAL, from noon to 2pm, on Saturday, Jan 2. Please reply by email or call 215-724-1618 if you can make it. Anyone who has suggestions on other places to table, please reply.
In today's Dec 31 Daily News, there is a politcal cartoon on page 17 critical of sanctions against Iraq. Below the cartoon is a "letter to the editor" by Mark Williams of Glassboro, NJ criticizing U.S. aggression against Iraq.Perhaps our work is starting to have an effect. Please take some time over the long weekend to write your own letter to the editor. There is plenty of information that you can use from this site's past email messages and from other sources. Handing out flyers on the street, letters to the editor, persuading your family and friends, asking your community organization to host a speaker or video showing on Iraq, vigils and other protests All these can help turn the tide and stop the murderous sanctions and bombings. Come to the Coalition Meeting this Tuesday, Jan 5, 7pm, at 1501 Cherry St, Phila. Together, we can make 1999 the year we defeated the Pentagon.
Philadelphia, PA -->There will be a meeting of the Philadelphia Area Coalition to Stop the War Against Iraq on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7 PM, at the AFSC, 1501 Cherry St. All who oppose U.S. bombings, as well as sanctions, are encouraged to attend, to discuss what we should be doing next. Call 215-724-1618, 215-241-7170 or 215-755-3826 for more info.
Philadelphia, PA -->Brandywine Peace Community is organizing a Christmas Peace Vigil on Wed., Dec 23, from 4 to 6pm, at the 30th St Post Office, 30th st. and Market. Call 610-544-1818 for more info.
Philadelphia, PA --> Friday, Dec. 18: Around one hundred and fifty people protested tonight in Philadelphia against the U.S. bombing of Iraq. After picketing the Federal Building for an hour, about 75 demonstrators marched in the street up Market St to City Hall, chanting anti-war slogans. The response from onlookers was very friendly, a number of them joining and nearly doubling the size of the march. (one of the marchers took the trouble to count the crowd at both ends of the march.) At one corner, several people from the crowd started chanting with us. Some cars honked their horns in agreement. At city hall, an impromptu rally took place, then about thirty walked to the AFSC office to plan more protests.
Philadelphia, PA --> Thursday, Dec. 17, 12 noon Vigil at City Hall, called by Brandywine Peace Community. Philadelphia Area Coalition to Stop the War in Iraq at 215-755-3826 (Lynn Robinson)or 215-724-1618 (Berta Joubert or Elizabeth Piette).
Philadelphia, PA --> Thursday, Dec. 17, 4:30 pm to 6pm at Federal Building, 6 and Market, called by PACSWAI. Philadelphia Area Coalition to Stop the War in Iraq at 215-755-3826 (Lynn Robinson)or 215-724-1618 (Berta Joubert or Elizabeth Piette).
Philadelphia, PA --> Saturday, Dec 19, First, people are encouraged to leaflet shoppers with us in the morning, then meet at City Hall, where Brandywine Peace Community has a peace vigil from noon to 1PM. At 1pm, demonstrators will march down Market St past the Gallery Mall, with street rallies wherever there are crowds. Call 215-755-3826 or 610-352-3053 if you want to help leaflet.
READING, PENNSYLVANIA --> on Sunday 20 December 1998 at 1 p.m EST: A rally to protest and call for an immediate halt both to the bombing of and to conomic sanctions on Iraq will be held at the "Peace Dove" in City Park, Reading, PA, . . The rally is being sponsored jointly by the Berks Peace Community and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - Central PA Chapter. Following the Rally, refreshments will be served at the Friends (Quaker) Meetinghouse at 6th and Washington Streets. An offering will be taken to aid Iraqi victims of sanctions. Iraq needs our support! For info phone John M. Sellers, 610 286 6787 or John Abrahall 610 779 8226 or Zahi Damuni 717 832 1155
Philippines --> The Progressive Organization of Gays in the Philippines supports the queers in the United States in the movements against the unjust bombing of Iraq by the imperialist powers. In Manila, we are planning what public action to take to make our protest heard. For the people, Oscar Atadero Secretary-general Progay-Philippines.
Stockholm --> On Friday 18th about 30 persons responded to a call for rally outside the American Ambassy in Stockholm demanding the stop of bombing, imperialists troops out of Middleast, the stop of sanctions, no to inspectors and a no to violence of Iraq souvereignity. Another rally was hold on saturday as well. 130 persons attended. The rallies was called by The Communist Leage and Young Socialists of Sweden.An excile Iraq rally was hold at central Stockholm against bombing and against Hussein. Rallies was also hold in Gothenborg.
Austin, TX --> 5 pm every day of bombing, in front of the State Capital at 11th and Congress, Sponsored by the Austin Peace Coalition, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and others, 512-457-1198. Austin, Texas Anti War Committee staged a demonstration at 9pm CST at the south entrance to the Texas State Capitol Building, 16 December 1998. About 250 individuals were present as well as live feed, talk-back coverage by three of the major news affiliates. For updated information on Austin Anti War Committee actions please see: http://www.realtime.net/~liana/no_war/
Several socially concerned groups, religious groups, students organizations have been protests sactions against Iraq since January of this year at the steps of the Texas state Capitol in Austin. Yesterday, a little over 3 hours after the bombings in Iraq, we organized a major protest covered by all the major local TV stations (FOX Ch 7, ABC, NBC, etc) and the local Austin American Statesman. We had hundreds of people turn out. We are planning to grow exponentially everyday to help enlighten our citizens and help everyone realize it is the soldiers of the US, the families of those soldiers, and the innocent people of Iraq that are suffering at the hands of corrupt leaders. Every day we will be protesting starting at 5:00pm at the steps of the Texas state Capitol at 11th and Congress. We have had Professors, Clergy, concerned citizens, and activists from various groups. We are a very informed group of college students, professors, activists, and concerned citizens. We have a press release that we gave the local media. To obtain a copy, please call Jamal Saeh at 512-457-1198 and mention I spoke with you. Please inform everyone you can about this cause. We are hoping to inform our fellow citizens of the United States of America of the injustices that are occuring. We are calling for a lifting of sanctions and a cease to the attacks on the people of Iraq. We appreciate your feedback. Please help this cause to inform the American people. We appreciate your feedback. Join us. Thank you.
Houston, Texas--> Monday 21 December: The Houston Coalition to End the War against Iraq will hold an emergency meeting to discuss future action (Houston Mennonite Church, 1231 Wirt Rd., 7:00 pm). Next regular meeting of the Coalition: 7:00 pm, First UU Church, Fannin and Southmore Sts., 30 December, Wednesday, rm. 207. phone number for the Houston Coalition to end the War against Iraq is 281-546-7173
SALT LAKE CITY, UT-->against the bombing at Noon on both Saturday and Sunday 12/19 and12/20, both of them at the Federal Building at 100 South State Street.
Salt Lake City, Utah --> Thursday, December 17, 5:30 p.m., Federal Building (125 S. State St.) in downtown Salt Lake. AND Friday at 5:30, Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon. Thirty-five people gathered at the Federal Building in Salt Lake City from 5:30 - 6:30 Thursday evening to protest against the U.S.-led bombing of Iraq. There were "Stop the Bombing" chants and impromptu speeches and comments at an open 'mike.' A woman from the local Muslim community joined with the usual suspects from the Committee for Peace in the Middle East and other activists. There were some 'new' people and more were still arriving as the protest disbanded. I think everyone got the word that the group had decided to continue the protest again 5:30 Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 noon at the Federal Building (125 S. State).
Charlottesville, Va à Hello-- I thought you would like to know that a demonstration is planned in Charlottesville, Va, for March 12 in front of the Federal Building here, in protest of continued economic sanctions and bombing against Iraq. This may become a regular Friday presence as long as the bombing at least continues. Organizers include the local Quaker meeting, the Charlottesville Peace Center, and Charlottesville Latin America Solidarity Committee (CLASC) Ginny Reese (for CLASC) vr2d@jade.pvcc.cc.va.us
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Charlottesville, VA --> Friday, Dec. 18, 4 pm, Federal Building, West Main St. (next to the Omni hotel
Lynchburg, VA --> Thursday, Dec. 17, 12 noon, gather at the steps of Monument Terrace across the street from City Hall and process down Main Street to the Federal Bldg. sponsored by the Lynchburg Peace Education. For further information: contact Jack Payden-Travers, Director (804) 847-5477
Burlington, VT --> A demonstration of over 75 people took place in Burlington, VT. on Thursday, December 17. Hastily called by two different groupings -the instant antiwar action coalition and the Burlington Peace and Justice Center- the former met at the Federal Building in Burlington and held signs and chanted antiwar slogans. They then marched down the main shopping street in Burlington (Church St.) and joined the other group in front of Burlington's downtown mall. Speakers shared their thoughts and chants occasionally sliced the winter air. Protests will continue.... Ron Jacobs rjacobs@zoo.uvm.edu
Olympia, WA --> 4:30, every afternoon, Percival Landing, Society of Friends and Supporters, 360-753-0733
SEATTLE, WA--> Meeting on Sat, Jan 2nd to plan future Iraq actions, possibly an action on Jan 16th to mark the anniversary of the Gulf War. 3:00 pm. University Baptist Church in the University District (4554 12th NE) 206-547-0952.
SEATTLE, WA-->There was a street theater action at a busy shopping area in downtown Seattle on Christmas Eve. People carried coffins in a funeral procession. We haven't received any reports of how it went but here's how it was advertised: Come mourn the Iraqi dead. Wear black. We will have white face paint for those who want to use it. We will silently leaflet under the Christmas Tree at Westlake until 6 PM.
Seattle, WA --> Over 700 people marched in bitter cold against the U.S. bombings and sanctions. As the main demo gathered at Westlake Center, two feeder marches came in to swell the crowd. Several dozen Iraqi's marched into Westlake from the Federal Building. The Northwest Leonard Peltier Support Network, also brought a feeder march from the Federal Courthouse. The Peltier Network was commemorating National Days of Civil Disobedience for justice for Leonard, the First Nations and Indigenous peoples throughout the world.
Seattle, WA --> Thursday, December 17, 5:00 pm, Westlake Center, 5:00. 2nd & Madison, downtown, rally and march, NACC and Peace. About 200 people rallied and marched in downtown Seattle on Thursday. It was a great mix of veteran protesters from during the Gulf War and youth who are protesting against U.S. intervention for the first time. We held mini sit-ins at key intersections in the downtown shopping area. We attempted to take the freeway, but the police blocked the entrance and pepper-sprayed the front lines.
Seattle, WA --> Wednesday, December 16: About 100 people demonstrated during rush hour at the downtown Federal Building, Wed Dec. 16. Another protest has been called for Thurs.
Spokane, WA --> Federal Courthouse every day the bombings continue at 5pm.
Milwaukee: Oct. 16 Local protest about war in Iraq. Please call Casa Maria, (414)344-5745 for more info.
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Madison, WI à Thursday, March 11, 5:00 p.m. Picket Line Protesting US/UN Policy in Iraq Stop the War Against Iraq! Stop the Bombings! End the Sanctions! State Street steps to the Capitol Building Madison, WI U.S. Out Now, a coalition of individuals and groups, is organizing a picket line as part of a national day of protest against the continued bombing of Iraq. Bombing has become an almost daily event i These air strikes are designed to strengthen the impact of the sanctions on Iraq. Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark explains. "Each aerial strike by the US and UK military aircraft, now a dai ### Contact: Lea Zeldin (608) 238-5740 Rae Vogeler (608) 835-7501
La Crosse, WI --> Monday, December 21, 4 pm, downtown Post Office, sponsored by Ecumenical Peace Group, demonstration/vigil
Madison, WI --> Thursday December 17, 4:30 pm, Rally at UW Library Mall Sponsored by US Out Now.
Report from Four Lakes Madison, Wisconsin: Over 400 Madisonians took to the streets today to protest the bombing of Iraq by the Pentagon. Some 300 initially gathered at the UW-Madison Library Mall for a brief rally, and then marched up State Street to the State Capitol Building chanting "Exxon, Chevron, Texaco, Corporate Wars Have Got to Go!" and "What do we want? U.S. Out of the Persian Gulf!". As the march progressed it swelled in size, until a crowd of over 400 arrived outside the locked and guarded doors of our Capitol. A rally swung into motion, as speaker after speaker criticized the use of U.S. and British military forces to attack Iraq, and pointed out ways in which Madisonians could stop the war locally.
The protest was organized by U.S. Out Now!, a local coalition of peace, labor,environmental, education, socialist, civil rights, social justice, and other organizations. The protest was attended by many people from throughout the Madison community, and was heavily bolstered by a large student presence. The UW-Madison is a major investor in war and minerals corporations, and also conducts research for the U.S. military as well as for weapons manufacturers and oil corporations, all of which are involved in the attacks on Iraq. Furthermore, the UW maintains its ties, in violation of state anti-discrimination law, with R.O.T.C.
The police did not make any arrests at this particular demonstration. The case of Ken McGrew, a UW-Madison graduate student arrested in an anti-war protest organized U.S. Out Now! last winter, is still at issue, and will be the subject of an article in the local newspaper "Isthmus" next week.
Before dispersing, the crowd agreed by a voice vote to regroup each and every day that the U.S. bombing of Iraq continues, at 5pm, at the State Street entrance to the State Capitol Building. - Ben Manski brmanski@students.wisc.edu
Milwaukee, WI --> Friday, December 18, 4:30-6 pm, corner of Water St. and Wisconsin Ave., Peace Action-Milwaukee, 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 964-5158, fax: 964-7220, e-mail: pamilw@execpc.com
Milwaukee, WI --> Saturday, December 19, 12 noon, corner of Water St. and Wisconsin Ave., Peace Action-Milwaukee, 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 964-5158, fax: 964-7220, e-mail: pamilw@execpc.com
Stevens Point, WI --> Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to noon or longer, Main Street, in front of the Mall. This is being organized by the Progressive Action Organization of UW-SP.
Other pages on this site have have information, including contact information for cities and states not on this list. Go to: day after/vigils, demos by state, more demos by state, chronological list.
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