Dear Friends,
Given the speed at which events are unfolding in Iraq, we felt the =
urgent need=20
to set out some basic demands that we, as peace and social justice =
activists,=20
should be putting to the US, the UK, the UN and the international =
community.=20
We have consulted widely, including with Iraqi friends and activists =
from=20
various social movements and campaigns, and we hope that the demands=20
reflect a clear and common position that many will support.
If you agree with the demands and would like to add your name or your=20
organisation to the list, go to =
http://www.focusweb.org/demands/demands.html
The statement will be presented to the "Iraq and the Global Peace =
Movement:=20
What next?" conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 19-21 May (see=20
http://focusweb.org or email herbert@focusphilippines.org) and at the =
peace=20
and anti-war movements events during the G8 in late May.
We also hope that everyone endorsing the demands will use them in their =
own=20
work against the war and for peace-building. =20
In solidarity,
Focus on the Global South
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