Fairview Anti War Group

dublin | anti-war / imperialism | press release

Tuesday July 01, 2003 23:08

by Fairview Anti War Group - Fairview Anti War Group

fairviewantiwar at eircom dot net

Fairview, Dublin 3

Fairview Anti War Group

It is becoming increasingly obvious that the US led war on Iraq was fought on the basis of lies. No weapons of Mass Destruction have been uncovered and the 'Liberators' are facing increasing Iraqi resistance. The initail welcome of the fall of Saddam Hussein has turned to hostility to the brutality of the occupying forces. From a short war US strategists are now talking of a five year occupation of Iraq. The spectere of a Middle Eastern Vietnam is becoming more of a reality every day.

As the recognition of the reality of the occupation increases, it is important that we begin to remobilise the the antiwar movement. A number of important events are taking place this week as part of that.

Mary Kelly's Trial is being held in Kilrush Court this week. Defence witnesses include Scott Ritter, Denis Halliday, Ramsey Clarke and Michael Birmingham. Messages of support can be sent via our email address fairviewantiwar@eircom.net If you can make it to the court, it is expected that the case will be on for the week and will be over by Friday...I will update you on this as I get information.

Two events are being organised by the Irish Antiwar Movement this weekend on the theme End the Occupation of Iraq & Palestine

Friday 4th July US Independence Day Demonstration at US Ambassador's Residence, Pheonix Park @ 6.00pm

Saturday 5th July Independence for All Day - A celebration of US counterculture & Global Opposition to war with screenings, stalls, poetry, workshops, gig and more. Venue Isac Butt, Store Street from 1.00 to 7.00

For further details on these events and the latest antiwar news check Irish AntiWar Movement website www.irishantiwar.org

Finally there is a meeting in the Teachers Club, Sunday July 6th from 11.30 to officially launch the Irish Social Forum. Details can be checked on www.irishsocialforum.org The World Economic Forum competition summit takes place in Dublin on Oct 20/21 in Dublin. The Irish Social Forum is planning events over those few days in the theme of Cooperation

The Fairview Group meets each Wednesday in Smyths Pub, Fairview at 8pm