World Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

Iraq 5 years on... events at Housmans in March

In light of the sombre fifth anniversary of this most recent invasion of Iraq by the US and UK governments, Housmans is hosting a series of events reflecting on what has come to pass, and examining different facets of the fallout of the war and the continuing occupation.

NATO "Grand Strategy" Chillingly Familiar

12-02-2008 02:04 | Anti-militarism | World

Time to take away the blank check for these whack-jobs.

February 11th 2008 - International Day of Truth Action - Photos

12-02-2008 00:52 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

Photos from protests marking the first anniversary of the autonomous grassroots campaign for International Days of Truth Action on the Eleventh Day of Every Month until Justice.

Middle East Nuclear Holocaust to Defend "The Western Way of Life"

11-02-2008 17:16 | Anti-militarism | Anti-racism | Terror War | World

The Western media is involved in a diabolical disinformation campaign, the purpose of which is to persuade public opinion that the only way to "create a nuclear free World" is to use nuclear weapons on a preemptive basis, against countries which "threaten our Western Way of Life." We are a dangerous crossroads: military planners believe their own propaganda. The military manuals state that this new generation of nuclear weapons are "safe" for use in the battlefield. They are no longer a weapon of last resort. There are no impediments or political obstacles to their use.

Sulu Massacre (Mindanao, Philippines)

“Despicable, loathsome, ruthless…” These were the words of Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman on the latest tragedy in the province of Sulu , particularly in the coastal town of Maimbung , which claimed the lives of a 4-year old child, Marisa Payian, 9 year old Wedme Lahim, teenagers Alnalyn Lahim, 15 and Sulayman Hakob, 17. Three other civilians were also killed, Kirah Lahim, 45; Eldisim Lahim, 43 and Narcia Abon, 24. A certain Pfc. Ibnul Wahid of the Army's 6th Infantry Division who was said to be on vacation was also killed.

Germany, Munic - Mass Protests against NATO

11-02-2008 09:59 | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

Germany, Munic. Thousands protested against the the 44th NATO Security Conference in Munic last weekend.

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Report/Pics-Guantánamo Anniversary Vigil Outside US Embassy

The London Guantánamo Campaign held the first anniversary of its weekly vigil outside the American Embassy in Mayfair, London at 6-8pm on Friday 8 February 2008. We are there usually every Friday from 6-7pm calling on the US to Shut Guantánamo Down!

ElBaradei Reports Good Progress on Settling Iranian "Nuclear Dispute"

10-02-2008 21:53 | Anti-militarism | World

Of course, the "dispute" was only about creating a justification for a US/Israeli attack on this oil-rich country.

Think of all the time and resources that have been wasted playing this game ...

The Mediterranean Union: Dividing the Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa are in the process of being divided into spheres of influence between the European Union and the United States. Unknown to the global public, several milestone decisions have been made to end Franco-German and Anglo-American squabbling that will ultimately call for joint management of the spoils of war. Franco-German and Anglo-American interests are converging into one. The reality of the situation is that the area ranging from Mauritania to the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan will be shared by America, Britain, France, Germany, and their allies.

Afghanistan "Failed State" declares leading international politician.

10-02-2008 11:24 | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | Terror War | World

Afghanistan officially a failure? Internationally acclaimed politician Paddy Ashdown declares Afghanistan a "failed state".

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Top US Lawyer And UNICEF Data Reveal Afghan Genocide

10-02-2008 00:41 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Terror War | World

The upper estimate of post-invasion violent and non-violent excess deaths in Occupied Afghanistan (6.6 million out of an average 2001-2008 Afghan population of about 25 million) exceeds the number of Jews murdered by the Nazis in World War 2 ( 5.6 million out of 8.2 million Jews in German-occupied Europe in the period 1941-1945)

Major Gaza Attack 'Back on Agenda'

09-02-2008 23:23 | Anti-militarism | World

This is what the consistent escalation of this has been all about. Israel plotted a massive operation, and possible reoccupation, long before the Annapolis conference. Now, they're just awaiting an opportune time to attack, when they can dupe the public and media with some sort of 'justification' which can adequately taint the Framing of the attack.

Hersh: Israel Pressed Me to Write Syrian Site was Nuclear

09-02-2008 23:22 | Anti-militarism | World

'Don’t you write that there was nothing there!' a senior Israeli official, who is in a position to know the details of the raid on Syria, said, shaking a finger at me. 'The thing in Syria was real.'"

EU envoy warns Gaza could become the next Somalia

09-02-2008 23:20 | Anti-militarism | World

Israel's ruling Extremists will not end their war to wipe Palestine off the map.

The world will have to take action to force them to bring it to an end.

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Nuclear-Free Mirage: Spotlight Must Shine on Israel

09-02-2008 23:18 | Anti-militarism | World

In defiance of the security council resolution 487 of June 1981, Israel has not placed its nuclear facilities, whether civilian or military, under IAEA safeguards.

Moreover, Israel has ongoing biological and chemical weapons programmes.

United States Military Academy at West Point (by Latuff)

09-02-2008 01:31 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Terror War | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

Congressional Black Caucus Grades Plummet on War, "Terror" and Trade Bills

07-02-2008 21:00 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

The "tripwire" bills showed great fissures in the Black Caucus on so-called Free Trade, willingness to cave to the Bush administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on funding the Iraq war, and on a bill that threatens a witch hunt in search of the sources of domestic "extremist belief systems" and violence-inciting "propaganda" on the Internet.

No Attack on Mosul!: An Emergency Statement of Intellectuals and Activists

07-02-2008 17:13 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Terror War | World

Bush’s failure in Iraq requires a new “success”. While the blood-soaked US occupation in Iraq declares one victory after another since nearly five years, it stages massacre after massacre of the people of Iraq.

Brian Haw, Peace Champion, to speak at Oxford Union

Brian Haw, the peace activist who has been camped at parliament square for the last 6 years, has walked to Oxford for a historic debate at the Oxford Union whether it is right to fight for Queen and country.

Petition against the nomination of Tony Blair as President of the European Union

07-02-2008 11:14 | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

I duly copy and publish this article:

We, European citizens of all origins and of all political persuasions, wish to express our total opposition to the nomination of Tony Blair to the Presidency of the European Council.

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