U.S. Troops Raid Offices of Iraq Freedom Congress - Protests Being Planned

[MSchreader]

On September 7 and 8, U.S. occupation troops raided the head office of the IFC in Baghdad. The raid came after a number of IFC public actions against the occupation. The troops were outraged when they saw the anti-occupation banners and posters showing international solidarity with the Iraqi people hanging on the walls. They reacted aggressively and ruined all internal doors, destroyed furniture, and confiscated most of the office property.

Fearful of growing influence of the IFC, the U.S. administration in Iraq are resorting to violence and force to silence our voice. Since its inception in March 2005, the IFC has been the main advocate of an end to the occupation and promoter of a non-religious, non-ethnic, progressive and secular Iraq.

With support from all sections of Iraqi society, including labor, women, youth and the secular movements, the U.S. administration find themselves unable to deal with this growing force.

The Abroad Executive Committee of the IFC condemns these brutal acts, and calls upon all concerned people, supporters of Iraq Freedom Congress and the Iraqi people to express their disgust at the U.S. action against the IFC and to show their solidarity with the people of Iraq and the IFC.

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Supporters of the Iraq Freedom Congress in the U.S. are organizing public protests for Sunday, September 24, the fourth anniversary of the Bush regime's public announcement of its intention to invade Iraq, in conjunction with demonstrations scheduled to take place in Iraq, Canada, Australia and Europe. We are also encouraging those who oppose the occupation of Iraq and support a democratic, secular and non-sectarian future for Iraq to organize and join protests on this day.

For more information about the IFC, go to their website at www.ifcongress.com. If you organize an event, or would like more information about the IFC-USA Organizing Committee, please contact the IFC-USA OC at [e-mail] or DUMail me.

Martin

[DemInDistress]

1. this is the New Free Democratic Iraq... pathetic. Kicking this..

:kick:

[pooja]

2. They don't want a free iraq.

[ConcernedCanuk]

3. Winning hearts and minds again - the generosity of the US has no bounds!!!

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A little "collateral damage" like 100,000+ innocent Iraqis slaughtered is no big deal, right?

WRONG

Saddam was the better choice when the other choice is G. W. Bush

Ask the Iraqis

I think they'd agree . .

[Freedom_from_Chains]

4. Freedom on the March Alert

Take cover.

[mom cat]

11. They hate us for our freedoms.

:puke:

[DemonFighterLives]

5. Now that's democracy

BFEE style!
:freak: :argh:

[KoKo]

6. Protesting their Freedom from Occupation....How can one even deal

with this. What Bush and Company has done. And, all our money gone and going. All our money for this Great Adventure to spread the BIG LIE of "Freedom and Democracy" for Iraq.

[MSchreader]

7. Giving it an overnight...

:kick:

[MSchreader]

13. And a daytime...

:kick:

[MSchreader]

14. And once more...

:kick:

[LSK]

8. Freedoms on the March? BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Fearful of growing influence of the IFC, the U.S. administration in Iraq are resorting to violence and force to silence our voice. Since its inception in March 2005, the IFC has been the main advocate of an end to the occupation and promoter of a non-religious, non-ethnic, progressive and secular Iraq."

This statement pisses me off to no end.

:grr: :grr: :grr: :grr: :grr:

[MSchreader]

12. If you're angry,...

I would suggest organizing a local event to give voice to your anger.

Martin

[bvar22]

9. The Beatings and Killings will continue....

..until the Iraqis love us!
Stay the Course!

[magellan]

10. I hope the military get their new urban warfare handbooks soon.

They might learn finally that this sort of oppressive action is exactly what causes violence.

K&R for the morning crew.