Protesters urge end to Afghan war (UK)

[maddezmom]

Source: BBC

Protesters urge end to Afghan war

Soldiers and military families were among those joining a Stop the War Coalition march in London against UK military operations in Afghanistan.

Organisers say it is the first march against the Afghan war since the conflict began in 2001.

The protest is being led by L/Cpl Joe Glenton, who is facing a court martial for refusing to return to Afghanistan.

The government said Afghanistan must become "stable and secure" before Nato forces could pull out.

'Disobeying orders'

The death of British corporal James Oakland, of the Royal Military Police, in a blast on Thursday took the number of UK personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 222.




Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8323163.stm

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Soldiers to join anti-war protest By Alan Jones, Press Association

Soldiers, ex-soldiers and military families are set to speak out against the war in Afghanistan before joining a protest tomorrow.


Stop The War Coalition said today that Joe Glenton will become the first serving member of the military to attend an anti-war demonstration since the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan.


Lance Corporal Glenton, who is fighting a court martial for refusing to return to Afghanistan, will lead marchers from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square, in central London, where a rally will be held as part of the campaign to bring British troops home.


Lindsey German, convener of the Stop the War Coalition, said today: "This will be the first time a serving soldier has openly attended a national anti-war demonstration.

more:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/soldiers-to-join-antiwar-protest-1807847.html

[vadawg]

1. though he may be right, he is a volunteer, and needs to be sent to colchester

for disobeying an order...

[T_i_B]

3. Hmph

I lived in Colchester for 3 years as a Civvy, and I'm having to learn not to mention that in case I run into somebody who's been in the Glasshouse.

Also, a former DUer was elected to Colchester Borough Council in 2007! http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=191x20852

[Solly Mack]

2. k/r