UK DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST NATO

STOP THE WAR COALITION
Newsletter No.1240
3 April 2012
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1) DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST NATO
2) CONGRATULATIONS TO GEORGE GALLOWAY MP
3) IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
4) DON'T IRAQ IRAN MERCHANDISE

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1) DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST NATO

Saturday May 19th 
Troops out of Afghanistan, Don't Attack Iran, no intervention in the Middle
East

The occupation of Afghanistan has passed crisis point. Afghan soldiers are
turning their guns on NATO troops,  negotations with the Taliban have broken
down and protests against occupation are continuing. 

Meanwhile, further war in the Middle East is terrifyingly close. The debate
about war on Iran in Israel is more about when rather than whether to attack.
In the US there is also a sense of inevitability about war. Officials in the
International Atomic Energy Agency say their leadership is being used by the 
US to justify war on Iran. The US is opposing direct intervention in Syria for
the moment, but this can change and meanwhile Western allies Saudi Arabia and 
Qatar are arming the Free Syrian Army.

Stop the War is calling  a day of protest on Saturday May 19th to coincide 
with big protests in Chicago against the NATO summit.

Details will be announced in the next few days.

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2) CONGRATULATIONS TO GEORGE GALLOWAY MP

Congratulations to George Galloway MP - a Vice President of Stop the War. 

George Galloway's stunning victory for the Respect Party in the Bradford By
Election has sent a shockwave through British politics. As so many 
commentators have pointed out the result was in part due to the continuing
anger at Britain's foreign wars. It has given all anti war campaigners a huge
boost. Read his own words on why he won and why the wars must end -
http://bit.ly/HlAfwW

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3) IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

The crisis in Syria one year on
Public meeting

Wednesday April 4th, 6.30pm
Room 3E, ULU 
Malet Street London WC1E 7HY

Speakers:
George Galloway MP
Sami Ramadani (Iraqi Democrats)
John Rees (Stop the War Coalition)
Sabah Jawad (chair)

Public Meeting called by Iraqi Democrats Against the Occupation
Supported by Stop the War. 

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Don't Iraq Iran
an evening of music and spoken word

Friday May 25th
St James' Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

As part of the Don't Iraq Iran campaign, we are very pleased to announce
a Stop the War benefit evening of words and music on Friday the 25th May at St
James' Piccadilly in London. 

Featuring Mark Rylance, Tony Benn, Roy Bailey, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Alberto
Portugheis, Kika Markham, Peter Kennard, Cat Phillipps and many more.

Booking opens on Wednesday 11th April - online and by phone. Book early to 
make sure you get a seat.

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4) DON'T IRAQ IRAN MERCHANDISE

Spread the word everywhere with Don't Iraq Iran merchandise. 

Stop the War has produced new posters and badges to promote the campaign
against an attack on Iran.

As well as 'Don't Iraq Iran' badges at 50p each or £3 for ten, there are David
Gentleman designed 'Don't attack Iran' posters and the brand new 'Who's
threatening who?' - a map of the region showing US bases surrounding Iran. 
Both 50p each including postage, 40p for bulk orders.

Also available after Easter: the special new Stop the War tote bag. 
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