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Free Forum:War in the Middle East Today: Afghanistan, Iraq. . . & Now Iran?
~FREE PUBLIC FORUM~ War in the Middle East Today: Afghanistan, Iraq. . . & Now Iran? **************** Friday April 20 6:30pm Britannia Community Centre 1661 Napier St (@ Commercial Dr) **************** In the last 6 years, US and other imperialists have opened a terrifying era of war, occupation and destruction, starting in the Middle East. Starting with the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, this inhuman war drive has killed uncounted tens of thousands of Afghan people and now more than 700,000 Iraqis while bringing US-style "democracy" and "freedom" ... Today, we are faced with increasing threats of attack against Iran. What is the imperialist era of war and occupation? What are the roots of this imperialist campaign and war drive against Iran? How does this fit into the overall US and imperialist plan for war and plunder in the Middle East and the world? What should we do as human and peace-loving people and activists in Vancouver? Three long-time Iranian activist and journalists, participants in the Iranian revolution who are active in the social justice and anti-war movements in Canada, US and Europe will talk about their experience in the Middle East and related issues like war and occupation by imperialist powers in the third world. PANELISTS: Ali Yerevani Political Editor of the Fire This Time Newspaper Saffaar Saaed Journalist and writer, long-time social justice and antiwar activist Mohammed Salemy Journalist and long-time antiwar and social justice activist Moderated by: Natasha Shivji Organizer with UBC Coalition Against War on the People of Iraq & Internationally (CAWOPI) and Tanzanian Social Justice Activist Co-Organized by: Iranian Committee Against War (ICAW) Mobilization Against War & Occupation (MAWO) ----------- Mobilization Against War & Occupation - MAWO web: http://mawovancouver.org email: [email protected] phone: 604.322.1764 fax: 604.322.1763 |