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March 20: A Global Day of Action Against War

From: Peace Action Wellington

Wellingtonians will converge on Parliament to commemorate the invasion of Iraq four years ago with music by Olmecha Supreme and MC Dissident and free food at a rally at 12 noon on Tuesday. This will be followed by action targeting those who make war.

“We are shocked and disturbed that the SAS may be sent back to Afghanistan. Along with the Navy frigate and Provincial ‘Reconstruction Team’, this is a significant escalation of the NZ commitment to Bush’s wars on the people of the Middle East” said Felicity Perry, spokesperson for Peace Action Wellington.

“Clark’s meeting with Bush on Wednesday would be a great opportunity for her to condemn the systematic torture, rape and murder by the US forces of occupation. However, this Labour Government seems far more interested in cashing in on the lucrative spoils of war than in advocating for peace and justice.”

“We are calling for the New Zealand Government to end all support for US wars.”

“Overwhelmingly, the people of New Zealand oppose the illegal and immoral War on Iraq and the so-called War on Terror. The US is going into its 5th year of occupation in Iraq and its 7th year in Afghanistan. The world is sick and tired of fighting wars for US corporate greed and strategic control of the Middle East.”

“We are calling for the New Zealand Government to condemn the so-called War on Terror, end all military co-operation with the US, and close the US spy bases at Waihopai and Tangimoana” Perry said.

Join Peace Action Wellington at Parliament on Tuesday March 20 at 12 noon

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