Veterans for Peace in the UK

Joe Glenton – A Jailed War Resister

Ben — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:27 +0000

Metro Article By Graeme Green Wednesday 15 May 2013 Joe Glenton, a former soldier in the British army, has served his country and risked his life in Afghanistan. He’s also been called a coward. The reason? After returning to Britain after his first tour of Afghanistan, he became a conscientious objector (CO) and refused to go back. …

100th Day of GITMO Hunger Strike – Solidarity Actions – 17/18 May

Ben — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:15:43 +0000

Friday 17 May marks the 100th day of the current hunger strike at Guantánamo Bay. More than 130 of the 166 prisoners are involved. Several dozen are being force fed and more than 10 are close to death. While the prison officials have allowed the situation to continue for so long, there have been no …

Wikileaks: The Bradley Manning story

Ben — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:41:16 +0000

When: Wednesday 8th May, 7pm Where: Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6LQ After more than three years in military confinement, Wikileaks whistleblower, Private Bradley Manning is finally due to go on trial in June. A criminal to the US military but hero to many, the 25 year old has been nominated for the …

Silent Vigil for Bradley Manning – Thursday 23 May 2013 – All Welcome

Ben — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:38:46 +0000

LAST VIGIL BEFORE COURT MARTIAL BEGINS Thursday 23 MAY 2013 1700hrs US EMBASSY, GROSVENOR SQUARE, LONDON SILENT VIGIL FOR BRADLEY MANNING On the closing day of Bradley Manning’s last scheduled pre motion hearing (how to deal with classified information), join with us and stand in silence whilst we play the complete audio track (40 mins) …

Minister Gilmore Claims that US Military Flights through Shannon are Not on Military Operations

Ben — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:29:46 +0000

Shannonwatch, 28 April 2013 Original article: http://www.shannonwatch.org/story/minister-gilmore-claims-us-military-flights-through-shannon-are-not-military-operations In a statement that seems to defy logic, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore claimed this week that none of the 548 US military aircraft that landed at Shannon Airport in 2012 were carrying arms, ammunition or explosives. He also claimed there was no evidence to …