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 The destruction of Iraq continues; its people killed amidst bombings and
atrocities, a million or more dead, many more than two million driven from
their homes, the social and economic infrastructure shattered. In Afghanistan the US military is spending
$65,000 a minute and there are four times as many air strikes than in
Iraq.
The occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in untold suffering
for the people of these countries. Yet British troops remain in both countries.
The International Peace Conference we organised in London in December
agreed to hold anti-war demonstrations across the world in March 2008. The UK demonstration takes place in London on 15 March. I hope you will
join me there.
This requires many thousands of pounds for national and international
co-ordination; running costs for the national office, printing of leaflets
and posters, travel costs and much else.
Stop the War is wholly dependent on donations, money-raising events,
affiliation fees from individuals, peace groups, trade unions and other
organizations. Unfortunately this is never enough.
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With best wishes
Tony Benn,
President Stop the War Coalition
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Following a visit from US Vice President Dick Cheney, the Iraqi 'government'
of Nouri al-Malaki has launched a deadly assault against the people of Basra.
Thirty thousand heavily armed troops have been sent into the heart of the city
and hundreds of civilians have been killed and wounded.