August 6, 2008
The Guardian (UK): From inside Burma plans for new uprising against military

They say Paris Conference was not in the benefit of Afghan people, because the money coming to Afghanistan is looted
— Ariana TV, June 12, 2008 (Video Clip)

Hundreds of families of the war victims in a show off protest in front of the UN office called upon president Hamid Karzai and the UN to bring to justice those responsible for three decades long war in the country killing millions of innocent people. Referring to the Paris conference they said hundreds of millions of aid is poured into Afghanistan, but no considerable progress can be seen in the reconstruction of the country.

Fear, disillusion and despair: notes from a divided land as peace slips away
Six years after the fall of the Taliban, Nato claims the war is being won. But as Peter Beaumont discovered in his journey across the country, the West is in danger of losing the peace as millions suffer the fallout from social and economic collapse.
— The Observer, June 8, 2008
:: Read this article posted by RAWA, an Afghan womens organization »»

June 6, 2008, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, supported by Florida Congressman Robert Wexler, is calling for the impeachment of President Bush. The former presidential candidate and Ohio congressman accuses the president of misleading the American public into the Iraq war. The resolution contains thirty-five articles, including: Creating a secret propaganda campaign to manufacture a false cause for war against Iraq, providing immunity for criminal contractors in Iraq, imprisoning children, creating secret laws, and spying on American citizens without a court ordered warrant in violation of the law and the 4th amendment. The House voted to refer the matter to the House Judiciary Committee. [ Kucinich’s original speech without commentary: part I part 2 ]

Veterans For Peace presented 22,000 signatures calling for Bush impeachment to Rep. Conyers (D-MI)

US/IRAQ: “Enough Is Enough, It’s Time to Get Out”
by Dahr Jamail

SEATTLE, Jun 2 (Inter Press Service) – Dozens of veterans from the U.S. occupation of Iraq converged in this west coast city over the weekend to share stories of atrocities being committed daily in Iraq, in a continuation of the “Winter Soldier” hearings held in Silver Spring, Maryland in March.

PAN, April 7, 2008 — Around 20 bodies had been dug out from the debris, saying most of the victims were women, children and old people. – Abdul Moeed Hashmi

Source: RAWA News, in Afghanistan.

See also : January 24, 2008 – U.S.-led air raid killed 11 in Afghanistan which sparked protests said.
Some 200 villagers marched toward Ghazni town to protest against the latest strike, witnesses.
— Reuters, relayed by RAWA News.

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To honor her peaceful courage, here are few active and current web sites:


Who was Rachel Corrie, for the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice web site was established by members of Rachel’s family and community. This web site also has information about the current and ongoing crisis in Gaza and Palestine.

Rachel’s World, has inte

By MIKE YOUDS, Daily News Staff Reporter, Feb. 14, 2008.
B.C. (Canada)

Winter-Dawn McNamer will join 35 American and Iraqi students in Amman, Jordan, this summer to discuss strategies on Iraq representing the aspirations of young people from the two countries.

Called the Youth Initiative for Progress in Iraq, the 11-day gathering will culminate in a proposed policy statement to international leaders.

Agence France Presse
dans Le Devoir (Montréal), lundi 21 janvier 2008.

La bande de Gaza, totalement bouclée par Israël en représailles aux tirs de roquettes palestiniennes, était frappée hier par d’importantes coupures d’électricité qui risquaient de s’aggraver avec l’arrêt en soirée, faute de carburant, de l’unique centrale électrique du territoire.

[...] « Priver les gens de choses fondamentales comme l’eau revient à les priver de la dignité humaine. Il est difficile de comprendre la logique qui consiste à faire souffrir des centaines de milliers de personnes pour rien », a critiqué Christopher Gunness, le porte-parole de l’agence de l’ONU pour les réfugiés à Gaza (Unrwa).

:: Lire sur Le Devoir en ligne

“Bad” Women Raped and Killed (IPS)
By: Ali al-Fadhily, correspondent in Baghdad
Inter Press Service Dec. 18, 2007.

BAGHDAD, Dec 18 (IPS) – Women are being killed by militia groups in southern Iraq for not conforming to strict Islamic ways, the police say. And, increased threats from militia groups is driving many women away from their homes.