In Nov 2004, the US - with British assistance - launched a massive assault against the Iraqi city of Fallujah, almost totally destroying it, killing hundreds of civilians, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, and using white phosphorus - a substance that burns down to the bone - as a weapon.

Since then at least 22 more Iraqi towns and cities have been attacked by US led forces and Fallujah itself has been turned into a virtual police state.

Join us on the 28/29 October for a weekend of nonviolent resistance to the ongoing occupation of Iraq:

Sat 28 Oct: Peace walk from the UK’s military nerve centre in Northwood. More details soon!

Sun 29 Oct: “Unauthorised” 24-hour peace camp in Parliament Square to demand an end to the occupation. Assemble 12 noon, Parliament Square. The camp will begin with Maya Evans and Milan Rai reading the names of 100 Iraqis who have died as a result of US/UK military action in Iraq - one year after their arrest for doing this in Oct 2005.

Please note: Under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act participation in such an “unauthorised” demonstration is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to £1000.

Accommodation will be available on request on the evenings of 27 and 28 Oct. Contact Voices.

NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION WORKSHOPS AND LEGAL BRIEFINGS

Sunday 8 October. Nonviolent direct action workshop and legal briefing for the 28/29 Oct "No More Fallujahs" weekend of nonviolent resistance to the occupation. 11am - 4pm, Sunrise Room, Diorama 2, 3-7 Euston Centre, London NW1 3JG (tube: Great Portland Street).

Saturday 28 October. Nonviolent direct action workshop and legal briefing for the 24-hour "unauthorised" peace camp in Parliament Square on 29 Oct. 4.30pm - 7.30pm, Diorama 3, 3-7 Euston Centre, London NW1 3JG (tube: Warren Street).

OTHER RELATED EVENTS

Friday 6 October. Book launch: 'Don't Shoot the Clowns' by Jo Wilding , eyewitness to the April 2004 US siege of Fallujah. 7pm, Housmans Bookshop, London N1 9DX (tube: Kings X).

7 October – 28 October. Anti-war speaking tour with artist Emily Johns (recently returned from a peace delegation to Iran) and activist Maya Evans (the first person convicted for taking part in an “unauthorised” demonstration within 1km of Parliament). Events in: Stirling (9 Oct, 07951 987 422), Sherwood (10 Oct, 6.30pm, Lower Hall, The Methodist Church on the corner of Devon Drive and Mansfield Rd, Sherwood) ,Birmingham (11 Oct, 0121 414 3219), Falmouth (12 Oct, 01326 378 587) and London (see below). Emily will also be speaking in Tunbridge Wells (7 Oct) and Coventry (28 Oct, 2-5pm at the Coventry Peace House). See www.j-n-v.org or tel. 0845 458 9571 for more info.

Monday 9 October. Sack Parliament! Anti-war blockade of the Houses of Parliament on the day that MPs return from their summer recess. Meet 1pm, Houses of Parliament. See www.sackparliament.org.uk.

Friday 13 Oct. 'The "War on Terror" At Home And Abroad' with Emily Johns (recently returned from a peace delegation to Iran) and Maya Evans (first person to be convicted of participating in an "unauthorized" demonstration within 1km of Parliament.) 7.30pm, Bertrand Russell Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1. Org. by JNV and voices.

Sunday 15 October. Special screening of “A letter to the Prime Minister: Jo Wilding’s Diary from Iraq” with Jo Wilding, eyewitness to the April 2004 siege of Fallujah. 12 noon, Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 5DY. Tickets £6.50.

21 Oct, Reading: Public Meeting + Film Screening of "A letter to the Prime Minister” with Alice Hardy from Public Interest Lawyers and the film director, Julia Guest. Talk and refreshments from 6pm, followed by film at 7.45pm. Friends Meeting House, Church St.

GET INVOLVED!

Sponsor a Tent.
In addition to the tents that participants will be bringing themselves, the organisers are hoping to provide several dozen tents decorated with powerful anti-war art and texts. To help pay for these a call is being made for people and groups to sponsor tents (minimum donation £15). Any tents not in police custody at 12 noon on 30 Oct will be collected and distributed among the sponsors! Please use the tear-off slip on p.8 if you or your local group would like to sponsor a tent.

Volunteers to take responsibility for these tents on the day are also needed.
Please contact Voices.

Local group support.
Contact Voices if your local peace/anti-war/church/union etc… group would like to be listed as a supporter of the weekend. Current supporters include Iraq Occupation Focus, JNV and Voices.

Anti-war art needed.
If you can help with anti-war art to decorate the tents in the camp on 29 Oct, please contact Voices!

Help spread the word.
A publicity leaflet for the weekend is already available. Copies for stalls, mailings and other events can be ordered FREE from Voices or can be downloaded as a PDF file here. Also, if you can help distribute these at festivals and similar events over the summer please get in touch.