STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1092 23 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) BARACK OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR
2) OBAMA AND IRAN: LONDON PUBLIC MEETING 27 APRIL
3) REMEMBER GAZA... NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION
4) REMEMBER IAN TOMLINSON ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL
5) CATCH UP ON RECENT WEBSITE UPDATES
6) DO YOU TWEET?
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1) BARACK OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR
The Stop the War national annual conference this Saturday 25
April begins with a session introduced by Tony Benn, with
several other keynote speakers, on Barack Obama and the War on
Terror. The conference will also discuss Afghanistan, Iraq,
Palestine and Muslims and civil liberties.
The conference is open to all members of Stop the War
Coalition. To book your place (and become a member, if you are
not one already) CALL: 020 7801 2768
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1198/1/
STOP THE WAR COALITION NATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Tony Benn * Karma Nabulsi * Ken Loach *
George Galloway MP * Rose Gentle * Seumas Milne * Daud
Abdullah * Jeremy Corbyn MP * Craig Murray * Lindsey German
SESSIONS: * Barack Obama and the War on Terror introduced by
Tony Benn, * Troops out of Afghanistan with Rose Gentle and
others, * Palestine with Karma Nabulsi and others, * Muslims
and Civil Liberties with George Galloway MP and others, * Iraq
Briefing with Sami Ramadami, * Building the Stop the War
movement
South Camden Community School
Charrington Street, London, NW1 1RG
Saturday 25 April: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
BOOK NOW: Call 020 7801 2768
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2) OBAMA AND IRAN: LONDON PUBLIC MEETING 27 APRIL
Speakers:
JON SNOW Channel 4 news journalist and presenter
MEHRI HONARBIN-HOLLIDAY Academic and writer, Campaign Iran
ALI FATHOLLAH-NEVJAD Political scientist, CASMII
JOHN REES Stop the War Coalition
Chair:
BARONESS PROFESSOR HALEH AFSHAR Iranian academic
Monday 27 April - 7Ppm - Room G2, SOAS
Russell Square Campus, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
See map: http://tiny.cc/5nUFs Hosted by Campaign Iran
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3) REMEMBER GAZA... NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY 16 MAY ASSEMBLE 12NOON CENTRAL LONDON
Free Palestine - End Israeli Occupation - End the Arms Trade
Called by: Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War
Coalition, British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Forum in
Britain and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1179/1/
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4) REMEMBER IAN TOMLINSON ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL
To remember Ian Tomlinson and those who have died in police
custody, the United Campaign Against Police Violence (UCAPV)
has called for lights across Britain to turn off for one hour
this Friday.
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1197/27/
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5) CATCH UP ON RECENT WEBSITE UPDATES
The forgotten war: what "victory" looks like in Iraq:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1200/1/
Protest is the cornerstone of democracy:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1195/27/
Defend BBC's Jeremy Bowen under attack from Zionist lobby:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1194/27/
Dancing on Gaza graves. Israeli army song-and-dance troupe
commemorate Israel's founding:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1193/199/
We need an independent public inquiry into the policing of
public events:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1196/27/
*****************************************
6) DO YOU TWEET?
For Stop the War supporters who like to tweet, follow Stop the
War on Twitter. Get the latest news about Stop the War
activities and events instantly, plus links to interesting
anti-war analysis and comment. If you are not a tweeter yet,
join now. It's free and the fastest growing form of online
communication on the web.
http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
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STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1091 20 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) LATEST ON STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
2) HALF PRICE FILM OFFICER TO STOP THE WAR SUPPORTERS
3) FOLLOW STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
*****************************************
1) LATEST ON STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
BOOK NOW FOR THE STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 1.00AM - 5.30PM Registration from 9.00am
SOUTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, LONDON NW1 1RG
TO REGISTER AS A DELEGATE OR AN OBSERVER:
Phone Stop the War on 020 7801 2768.
The conference will be a chance to discuss the state of the
War on Terror and the next steps for the anti war movement In
a heightened political atmosphere generated by the G20
protests, the movement for Gaza and police attacks on
protestors, the conference will be addressed by key figures of
the movement.
We will also be showing footage of the great Gaza
demonstrations including video of brutal police attacks.
Latest additions to the list of speakers include DAUD
ABDULLAH, Deputy General Secretary of Muslim Council of
Britain, currently under attack from the government for his
statements in support of the Palestinians and WALTER WOLFGANG
ex-Labour Party NEC.
SESSIONS:
* Obama and the War on Terror introduced by TONY BENN
* Troops out of Afghanistan with ROSE GENTLE and others
* Palestine with KARMA NABULSI and others
* Muslims and Civil Liberties with GEORGE GALLOWAY MP and
others
* Iraq Briefing with SAMI RAMADAMI
* Building Stop the war.
Other speakers include film director KEN LOACH, Guardian
journalist SEUMAS MILNE, National Stop the War Convenor
LINDSEY GERMAN, National Stop the War Chair ANDREW MURRAY and
JEREMY CORBYN MP.
BOOK YOUR PLACE: PHONE STOP THE WAR ON 020 7801 2768
The conference is open to all national members of Stop the War
coalition, either as delegates from local Stop the War groups
and affiliated organisations, or as individual observers.
*****************************************
2) SPECIAL OFFER TO STOP THE WAR MEMBERS
Legendary photomontage artist PETER KENNARD, who has been
producing world renowned anti-war images for over 30 years,
has together with CAT PHILLIPS released a stunning film,
titled TO DIE FOR, which is being offered at a special
half-price discount for Stop the War supporters.
"One of the most important artists of the late 20th century."
- John Pilger.
FOR FULL DETAILS GO TO:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1150/1/
*****************************************
3) JOIN STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
Do you tweet? Get instant upates on Stop the War activities,
other information from the anti-war movement and links to
comment and analysis.
Follow Stop the War on http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
**********************************************
STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1090 15 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2) PROTEST: STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
3) STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
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1) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Saturday April 25th
Camden Community School
Charrington Street,
London NW1 1RG
Registration 9am, Conference ends 6pm
Nearest tubes Euston and Kings Cross.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Tony Benn, Ken Loach, Karma Nabulsi, George Galloway, Rose
Gentle, Anas al Tikriti, Andrew Murray, Sami Ramadani, Lindsey German, Jeremy
Corbyn and Kate Hudson.
Sessions include OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR. TROOPS OUT OF AFGHANISTAN,
PALESTINE, MUSLIMS & CIVIL LIBERTIES, IRAQ BRIEFING, BUILDING STOP THE WAR.
This year has seen the biggest wave of anti war protest in years. Up and down
the country hundreds of thousands marched against Israel's brutal occupation of
Gaza. The protests and campaigning continue as the deadly blockade of the Gaza
enclave goes on.
In the last few weeks thousands of anti war protesters converged on the NATO
conference in Strasbourg to march against NATO expansion and the Obama surge in
Afghanistan, and thousands more joined the anti G20 protests in London.
After 3 months of intense activity the Stop the War Coalition's conference will
be a chance to assess the state of the war on terror under the new presidency
and discuss the movement's priorities.
The movement faces big challenges. As the fighting intensifies in Afghanistan
and more British troops are despatched there we need to relaunch the campaign
to get the troops out.
We have to keep up the pressure on Israel to end the siege of Gaza and force
our government and the so called international community to stop supporting
Israel.
We have to tackle the growing Islamophobia which is a direct product of the
wars our government has backed.
Your local Stop the War group will be sending a delegation to the conference -
get in touch with them if you want to be included or you can register
independently with the Stop the War office as a delegate if you were a member
before 1 Jan this year or an observer if you are a new member (you can join at
the conference).
ENTRY is £10. Phone 020 7801 2768 to book your place.
***************************************************
2) PROTEST: STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
THURSDAY 16 APRIL 5.00PM
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
10 BROADWAY, LONDON SW1
Called by Stop the War, CND, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and British Muslim
Initiative.
More video evidence has emerged of the unrestrained brutality of the policing
on the G20 demonstrations. Stop the War has experienced the same kind of
policing on the Gaza demonstrations in January this year and also at the George
Bush demonstration in June last year.
In one incident on the 3rd January march, police attacked marchers in the Hyde
Park underpass, creating a situation which could have led to serious injury and
death. Many complaints were made to the IPCC [Independent Police Complaints
Commission] but that body chose not to proceed with an investigation. The IPPC
is now discredited and must be replaced.
It is clear that there is now a co-ordinated attempt by the police to
criminalise peaceful protest in this country. This is a conspiracy against our
democracy which requires serious investigation. We will be protesting outside
Scotland Yard on Thursday 16 April to make this point.
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3) STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
For Stop the War supporters who like to tweat and get the latest news about
activities and events:
http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
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STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1089 9 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
2) MARCH IN COMMEMORATION OF IAN TOMLINSON
3) SRI LANKA DEMONSTRATION
4) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
5) REMEMBER GAZA DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
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1) STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
PROTESTING IS NOT A CRIME.
PROTEST 5PM, THURSDAY APRIL 16TH
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
8 -10 BROADWAY SW1H OBG
Called by Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity
Campaign, British Muslim Initiative and others.
The tragic death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests confirms
what the Stop the War Coalition has been saying for some time;
that the police's current attitude towards protest is
confrontational, provocative and dangerous. In June 2008 the
Metropolitan police banned and attempted to criminalise a
protest at the visit of George Bush to London. They have since
tried to bring serious charges against up to 20 participants.
In January this year they brutally attacked demonstrators
protesting against the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Since then
the police have raided the homes of some of those that
protested.
The tactics of forcible corralling - so called 'kettling',
police assaults on overwhelmingly peaceful protestors and home
raids on participants add up to to a major attack on the right
to protest.
The Stop the War Coalition, the British Mulsim Initiative and
Palestine Solidarity Campaign and others have called a protest
at Scotland Yard on Thursday April 16th to demand action on
these issues.
We ask all our supporters to attend this protest.
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2) MARCH IN COMMEMORATION OF IAN TOMLINSON
SATURDAY 11 APRIL: ASSEMBLE 11.30AM
BETHNAL GREEN POLICE STATION
Stop the War is supporting the march in commemoration of Ian
Tomlinson who died at the G20 protest this Saturday. Please
wear black and bring flowers to lay where he died.
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3) SRI LANKA DEMONSTRATION
STOP GENOCIDE OF TAMILS IN SRI LANKA
SATURDAY 11 APRIL ASSEMBLE 1PM EMBANKMENT
Stop the War is supporting the Sri Lanka demonstration on
Saturday, called by the Tamil Forum UK. The march will be
assembling at 1pm at Embankment Tube. The Stop the War
contingent will be assembling at 12.30 outside the tube.
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4) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 25 APRIL: REGISTRATION 9AM
SOUTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CHARRINGTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1RG
Nearest Tubes - Euston, Kings Cross
The conference is a chance for anti-war activists to discuss
the state of the war on terror and plan the next steps for the
movement. The Conference will enable an exchange of ideas
about local campaigning and how best to strengthen local
groups.
This year has seen the biggest wave of anti-war protest since
the invasion of Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of people up and
down the country marched and took action against Israel's
brutal invasion of Gaza. The campaign for Gaza continues as
the siege goes on and Israel lurches to the right.
Although Barack Obama was elected on a wave of anti-war
sentiment, his actions are failing to live up to the tone of
his speeches. He has ordered a surge in Afghanistan which can
only lead to more tragedy in a devastated country. This
'AfPak' war is pushing Pakistan to the brink of collapse.
His decision to continue with the Missile Defence Shield has
increased tension in Central Europe and with Iran.
The Conference will address all these issues and there will
also be sessions on Islamophopbia and Civil Liberries,
building local groups and the Media and the War.
Appearing at the conference will be Palestinian writer Karma
Nabulsi, Tony Benn, Ex ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray,
George Galloway MP, Rose Gentle from Military Families Against
the War, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Kate Hudson from CND, filmmaker Ken
Loach and many others.
Each Stop the War group can send up to 4 delegates, if its
affiliation is up to date. Other affiliates: 2 delegates with
up to 1,000 members, up to 4 with 1,000-10,000, up to 6 with
10,000 plus.
Individual members can come as delegates with speaking and
voting rights, if they were members by 1 January 2009. New
members can come as observers.
TO REGISTER
* BY POST: Send a cheque made out to Stop the War Coalition to
Stop the War Coalition, 231 Vauhall Bridge Road, London SW1V
1EH.
* BY CREDIT CARD: Call 020 7801 2768.
* BY EMAIL: conference@stopwar.org.uk
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5) REMEMBER GAZA DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
REMEMBER GAZA - FREE PALESTINE
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War, BMI and CND
have called this demonstration on the anniversary of the Naqba
- the catastrophe in 1948.
The siege of Gaza continues, those who organised the invasion
remain unpunished and Britain and the US continue to support
and sell arms to Israel. Stop the War is asking all its
supporters to mobilise as widely as possible for this
important demonstration. Full details to follow shortly.
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STOP THE WAR COALITION
3 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
EMERGENCY PROTEST MARCH AGAINST POLICE
BRUTALITY ON G20 DEMONSTRATIONS
ASSEMBLE 12PM SATURDAY 4 APRIL BANK OF ENGLAND
MARCH TO BETHNAL GREEN POLICE STATION
Stop the War is supporting the protest march against the police brutality on
the G20 London demonstrations this week. Not only were these marches attacked
but the recent demonstrations against the invasion and blockade of Gaza were
also met with extreme force from the Metropolitan police. It would seem that
the police have taken it upon themselves to deny the right to peaceful protest.
The protest march will also be to express compassion with the family of
Ian Tomlinson who tragically died during the 1 April protests at the Bank
of England. The march organisers are calling for an independent public inquiry
into the instances of police violence that occurred thoughout the week and to
establish the full circumstances of Ian Tomlinson's death.
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NEWSLETTER
No. 1092 23 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) BARACK OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR
2) OBAMA AND IRAN: LONDON PUBLIC MEETING 27 APRIL
3) REMEMBER GAZA... NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION
4) REMEMBER IAN TOMLINSON ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL
5) CATCH UP ON RECENT WEBSITE UPDATES
6) DO YOU TWEET?
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1) BARACK OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR
The Stop the War national annual conference this Saturday 25
April begins with a session introduced by Tony Benn, with
several other keynote speakers, on Barack Obama and the War on
Terror. The conference will also discuss Afghanistan, Iraq,
Palestine and Muslims and civil liberties.
The conference is open to all members of Stop the War
Coalition. To book your place (and become a member, if you are
not one already) CALL: 020 7801 2768
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1198/1/
STOP THE WAR COALITION NATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Tony Benn * Karma Nabulsi * Ken Loach *
George Galloway MP * Rose Gentle * Seumas Milne * Daud
Abdullah * Jeremy Corbyn MP * Craig Murray * Lindsey German
SESSIONS: * Barack Obama and the War on Terror introduced by
Tony Benn, * Troops out of Afghanistan with Rose Gentle and
others, * Palestine with Karma Nabulsi and others, * Muslims
and Civil Liberties with George Galloway MP and others, * Iraq
Briefing with Sami Ramadami, * Building the Stop the War
movement
South Camden Community School
Charrington Street, London, NW1 1RG
Saturday 25 April: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
BOOK NOW: Call 020 7801 2768
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2) OBAMA AND IRAN: LONDON PUBLIC MEETING 27 APRIL
Speakers:
JON SNOW Channel 4 news journalist and presenter
MEHRI HONARBIN-HOLLIDAY Academic and writer, Campaign Iran
ALI FATHOLLAH-NEVJAD Political scientist, CASMII
JOHN REES Stop the War Coalition
Chair:
BARONESS PROFESSOR HALEH AFSHAR Iranian academic
Monday 27 April - 7Ppm - Room G2, SOAS
Russell Square Campus, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
See map: http://tiny.cc/5nUFs Hosted by Campaign Iran
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3) REMEMBER GAZA... NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION
SATURDAY 16 MAY ASSEMBLE 12NOON CENTRAL LONDON
Free Palestine - End Israeli Occupation - End the Arms Trade
Called by: Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War
Coalition, British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Forum in
Britain and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1179/1/
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4) REMEMBER IAN TOMLINSON ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL
To remember Ian Tomlinson and those who have died in police
custody, the United Campaign Against Police Violence (UCAPV)
has called for lights across Britain to turn off for one hour
this Friday.
Full details here:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1197/27/
*****************************************
5) CATCH UP ON RECENT WEBSITE UPDATES
The forgotten war: what "victory" looks like in Iraq:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1200/1/
Protest is the cornerstone of democracy:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1195/27/
Defend BBC's Jeremy Bowen under attack from Zionist lobby:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1194/27/
Dancing on Gaza graves. Israeli army song-and-dance troupe
commemorate Israel's founding:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1193/199/
We need an independent public inquiry into the policing of
public events:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1196/27/
*****************************************
6) DO YOU TWEET?
For Stop the War supporters who like to tweet, follow Stop the
War on Twitter. Get the latest news about Stop the War
activities and events instantly, plus links to interesting
anti-war analysis and comment. If you are not a tweeter yet,
join now. It's free and the fastest growing form of online
communication on the web.
http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
*****************************************
STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1091 20 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) LATEST ON STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
2) HALF PRICE FILM OFFICER TO STOP THE WAR SUPPORTERS
3) FOLLOW STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
*****************************************
1) LATEST ON STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
BOOK NOW FOR THE STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 1.00AM - 5.30PM Registration from 9.00am
SOUTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, LONDON NW1 1RG
TO REGISTER AS A DELEGATE OR AN OBSERVER:
Phone Stop the War on 020 7801 2768.
The conference will be a chance to discuss the state of the
War on Terror and the next steps for the anti war movement In
a heightened political atmosphere generated by the G20
protests, the movement for Gaza and police attacks on
protestors, the conference will be addressed by key figures of
the movement.
We will also be showing footage of the great Gaza
demonstrations including video of brutal police attacks.
Latest additions to the list of speakers include DAUD
ABDULLAH, Deputy General Secretary of Muslim Council of
Britain, currently under attack from the government for his
statements in support of the Palestinians and WALTER WOLFGANG
ex-Labour Party NEC.
SESSIONS:
* Obama and the War on Terror introduced by TONY BENN
* Troops out of Afghanistan with ROSE GENTLE and others
* Palestine with KARMA NABULSI and others
* Muslims and Civil Liberties with GEORGE GALLOWAY MP and
others
* Iraq Briefing with SAMI RAMADAMI
* Building Stop the war.
Other speakers include film director KEN LOACH, Guardian
journalist SEUMAS MILNE, National Stop the War Convenor
LINDSEY GERMAN, National Stop the War Chair ANDREW MURRAY and
JEREMY CORBYN MP.
BOOK YOUR PLACE: PHONE STOP THE WAR ON 020 7801 2768
The conference is open to all national members of Stop the War
coalition, either as delegates from local Stop the War groups
and affiliated organisations, or as individual observers.
*****************************************
2) SPECIAL OFFER TO STOP THE WAR MEMBERS
Legendary photomontage artist PETER KENNARD, who has been
producing world renowned anti-war images for over 30 years,
has together with CAT PHILLIPS released a stunning film,
titled TO DIE FOR, which is being offered at a special
half-price discount for Stop the War supporters.
"One of the most important artists of the late 20th century."
- John Pilger.
FOR FULL DETAILS GO TO:
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1150/1/
*****************************************
3) JOIN STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
Do you tweet? Get instant upates on Stop the War activities,
other information from the anti-war movement and links to
comment and analysis.
Follow Stop the War on http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
**********************************************
STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1090 15 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2) PROTEST: STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
3) STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
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1) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Saturday April 25th
Camden Community School
Charrington Street,
London NW1 1RG
Registration 9am, Conference ends 6pm
Nearest tubes Euston and Kings Cross.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Tony Benn, Ken Loach, Karma Nabulsi, George Galloway, Rose
Gentle, Anas al Tikriti, Andrew Murray, Sami Ramadani, Lindsey German, Jeremy
Corbyn and Kate Hudson.
Sessions include OBAMA AND THE WAR ON TERROR. TROOPS OUT OF AFGHANISTAN,
PALESTINE, MUSLIMS & CIVIL LIBERTIES, IRAQ BRIEFING, BUILDING STOP THE WAR.
This year has seen the biggest wave of anti war protest in years. Up and down
the country hundreds of thousands marched against Israel's brutal occupation of
Gaza. The protests and campaigning continue as the deadly blockade of the Gaza
enclave goes on.
In the last few weeks thousands of anti war protesters converged on the NATO
conference in Strasbourg to march against NATO expansion and the Obama surge in
Afghanistan, and thousands more joined the anti G20 protests in London.
After 3 months of intense activity the Stop the War Coalition's conference will
be a chance to assess the state of the war on terror under the new presidency
and discuss the movement's priorities.
The movement faces big challenges. As the fighting intensifies in Afghanistan
and more British troops are despatched there we need to relaunch the campaign
to get the troops out.
We have to keep up the pressure on Israel to end the siege of Gaza and force
our government and the so called international community to stop supporting
Israel.
We have to tackle the growing Islamophobia which is a direct product of the
wars our government has backed.
Your local Stop the War group will be sending a delegation to the conference -
get in touch with them if you want to be included or you can register
independently with the Stop the War office as a delegate if you were a member
before 1 Jan this year or an observer if you are a new member (you can join at
the conference).
ENTRY is £10. Phone 020 7801 2768 to book your place.
***************************************************
2) PROTEST: STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
THURSDAY 16 APRIL 5.00PM
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
10 BROADWAY, LONDON SW1
Called by Stop the War, CND, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and British Muslim
Initiative.
More video evidence has emerged of the unrestrained brutality of the policing
on the G20 demonstrations. Stop the War has experienced the same kind of
policing on the Gaza demonstrations in January this year and also at the George
Bush demonstration in June last year.
In one incident on the 3rd January march, police attacked marchers in the Hyde
Park underpass, creating a situation which could have led to serious injury and
death. Many complaints were made to the IPCC [Independent Police Complaints
Commission] but that body chose not to proceed with an investigation. The IPPC
is now discredited and must be replaced.
It is clear that there is now a co-ordinated attempt by the police to
criminalise peaceful protest in this country. This is a conspiracy against our
democracy which requires serious investigation. We will be protesting outside
Scotland Yard on Thursday 16 April to make this point.
***************************************************
3) STOP THE WAR ON TWITTER
For Stop the War supporters who like to tweat and get the latest news about
activities and events:
http://twitter.com/STWCoalition
***********************************************
STOP THE WAR COALITION
NEWSLETTER
No. 1089 9 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
2) MARCH IN COMMEMORATION OF IAN TOMLINSON
3) SRI LANKA DEMONSTRATION
4) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
5) REMEMBER GAZA DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
*********************************
1) STOP POLICE BRUTALITY
PROTESTING IS NOT A CRIME.
PROTEST 5PM, THURSDAY APRIL 16TH
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
8 -10 BROADWAY SW1H OBG
Called by Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity
Campaign, British Muslim Initiative and others.
The tragic death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests confirms
what the Stop the War Coalition has been saying for some time;
that the police's current attitude towards protest is
confrontational, provocative and dangerous. In June 2008 the
Metropolitan police banned and attempted to criminalise a
protest at the visit of George Bush to London. They have since
tried to bring serious charges against up to 20 participants.
In January this year they brutally attacked demonstrators
protesting against the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Since then
the police have raided the homes of some of those that
protested.
The tactics of forcible corralling - so called 'kettling',
police assaults on overwhelmingly peaceful protestors and home
raids on participants add up to to a major attack on the right
to protest.
The Stop the War Coalition, the British Mulsim Initiative and
Palestine Solidarity Campaign and others have called a protest
at Scotland Yard on Thursday April 16th to demand action on
these issues.
We ask all our supporters to attend this protest.
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2) MARCH IN COMMEMORATION OF IAN TOMLINSON
SATURDAY 11 APRIL: ASSEMBLE 11.30AM
BETHNAL GREEN POLICE STATION
Stop the War is supporting the march in commemoration of Ian
Tomlinson who died at the G20 protest this Saturday. Please
wear black and bring flowers to lay where he died.
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3) SRI LANKA DEMONSTRATION
STOP GENOCIDE OF TAMILS IN SRI LANKA
SATURDAY 11 APRIL ASSEMBLE 1PM EMBANKMENT
Stop the War is supporting the Sri Lanka demonstration on
Saturday, called by the Tamil Forum UK. The march will be
assembling at 1pm at Embankment Tube. The Stop the War
contingent will be assembling at 12.30 outside the tube.
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4) STOP THE WAR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 25 APRIL: REGISTRATION 9AM
SOUTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CHARRINGTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1RG
Nearest Tubes - Euston, Kings Cross
The conference is a chance for anti-war activists to discuss
the state of the war on terror and plan the next steps for the
movement. The Conference will enable an exchange of ideas
about local campaigning and how best to strengthen local
groups.
This year has seen the biggest wave of anti-war protest since
the invasion of Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of people up and
down the country marched and took action against Israel's
brutal invasion of Gaza. The campaign for Gaza continues as
the siege goes on and Israel lurches to the right.
Although Barack Obama was elected on a wave of anti-war
sentiment, his actions are failing to live up to the tone of
his speeches. He has ordered a surge in Afghanistan which can
only lead to more tragedy in a devastated country. This
'AfPak' war is pushing Pakistan to the brink of collapse.
His decision to continue with the Missile Defence Shield has
increased tension in Central Europe and with Iran.
The Conference will address all these issues and there will
also be sessions on Islamophopbia and Civil Liberries,
building local groups and the Media and the War.
Appearing at the conference will be Palestinian writer Karma
Nabulsi, Tony Benn, Ex ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray,
George Galloway MP, Rose Gentle from Military Families Against
the War, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Kate Hudson from CND, filmmaker Ken
Loach and many others.
Each Stop the War group can send up to 4 delegates, if its
affiliation is up to date. Other affiliates: 2 delegates with
up to 1,000 members, up to 4 with 1,000-10,000, up to 6 with
10,000 plus.
Individual members can come as delegates with speaking and
voting rights, if they were members by 1 January 2009. New
members can come as observers.
TO REGISTER
* BY POST: Send a cheque made out to Stop the War Coalition to
Stop the War Coalition, 231 Vauhall Bridge Road, London SW1V
1EH.
* BY CREDIT CARD: Call 020 7801 2768.
* BY EMAIL: conference@stopwar.org.uk
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5) REMEMBER GAZA DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION 16 MAY
REMEMBER GAZA - FREE PALESTINE
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War, BMI and CND
have called this demonstration on the anniversary of the Naqba
- the catastrophe in 1948.
The siege of Gaza continues, those who organised the invasion
remain unpunished and Britain and the US continue to support
and sell arms to Israel. Stop the War is asking all its
supporters to mobilise as widely as possible for this
important demonstration. Full details to follow shortly.
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STOP THE WAR COALITION
3 April 2009
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
Tel: 020 7801 2768
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
EMERGENCY PROTEST MARCH AGAINST POLICE
BRUTALITY ON G20 DEMONSTRATIONS
ASSEMBLE 12PM SATURDAY 4 APRIL BANK OF ENGLAND
MARCH TO BETHNAL GREEN POLICE STATION
Stop the War is supporting the protest march against the police brutality on
the G20 London demonstrations this week. Not only were these marches attacked
but the recent demonstrations against the invasion and blockade of Gaza were
also met with extreme force from the Metropolitan police. It would seem that
the police have taken it upon themselves to deny the right to peaceful protest.
The protest march will also be to express compassion with the family of
Ian Tomlinson who tragically died during the 1 April protests at the Bank
of England. The march organisers are calling for an independent public inquiry
into the instances of police violence that occurred thoughout the week and to
establish the full circumstances of Ian Tomlinson's death.
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