Monday March 17th 11:00
Press release
Pledge of Resistance (www.j-n-v.org)
0845 458 2564/ 0794 783 9992
Blood on the steps, reality of war at the MOD

This morning at 8 am, staff arriving at the MoD on Whitehall were met by a
"Die In" against the war on Iraq. 15 protestors from ARROW (Active
Resistance to the Roots of War) painted "No War" on the pillars at the
entrance and lay down on the steps, covering themselves in fake blood,
simulating the impact of the war currently being planned in the MOD.

After lying there for an hour the protestors then found new life, making
their way to Downing Street, where they staged another "die in" for aboutr
30 minutes.

Gabriel Carlyle, a communication support worker, 27, said "Attacking Iraq
risks killing tens, or maybe even hundreds of thousands of civilians. Indeed
according to Oxfam ' military action could devastate the lives of millions
of people and trigger a humanitarian catastrophe.

The action was organised by a quick phone round of a dozen anti war
activists, more actions are likely this week, regardless of whether the war
starts or not.
For photos call 0845 458 2564 /0794 783 9992
and see www.j-n-v.org
At least two more Die Ins are planned for central London today
12pm. London Meet reporters and photographers in front of Senate House,
University of London, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU at 12 noon, Monday 17
March. Oscar Reyes  oereye@essex.ac.uk 07813 940104.
London 2/2.30pm. There will be another Die In near Parliament Square at 2/
2.30pm as close to House of Commons as possible organised by Roehampton
University War
Concern Coalition. Contact Andy Treenier on 07786 868615
For details of other actions aroudn the UK call 0845 458 2564 or check the
website www.j-n-v.org