19 of the passengers of the Free Gaza boat 'Spirit of Humanity' - including Nobel Laureate Mairead Corrigan-Maguire and IPSC member Derek Graham, abducted yesterday in international waters, continue to be held by the Israeli military. Two Palestinian members of the team were released earlier today.

The IPSC is holding an emergency protest today Wednesday 1st July, 5pm, at the GPO on O'Connell Street, Dublin.  We encourage you to come along to demand the release of the kidnapped members of the Free Gaza Movement - demand their release, demand the return of the supplies, demand the release of the boat, demand a safe sea-passage to Gaza, and demand that the brutal siege of Gaza be lifted.

Irish Anti-War Movement Fundreaiser Gig: Joyce & The Sonic Gypsies

02 July - Thursday 
Whelan's, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2   

Doors Open: 19:30
Admission: €15

Following the successful participation in Medical Aid for Gaza Fundraiser Gig (Vicar Street) - organized by Irish Anti-War Movement, Joyce & Sonic Gypsies in Whelan’s for another fundraiser gig for Irish Anti-War Movement.

The Bosphorus has been a truly cross-cultural collaboration. While the philosophy of the songs is truly “western” they get their soul and energy from the unmistakable and very distinctive Eastern rhythms…

Shannonwatch Vigil: 2 -3pm Sunday 12th July

Protesting against war and torture at Shannon Airport

The regular Shannonwatch vigil will take place on Sunday 12th July from 2pm to 3pm. Meet at the roundabout just before the security hut (gantry) on the way into the airport.

This month has seen the publication of a new report from Amnesty International outlining the extent to which Ireland and Shannon has been complicit in human rights abuse through its facilitation of the US renditions programme

Shannonwatch Vigil: 2 -3pm Sunday 12th July

Protesting against war and torture at Shannon Airport

The regular Shannonwatch vigil will take place on Sunday 12th July from 2pm to 3pm. Meet at the roundabout just before the security hut (gantry) on the way into the airport.

This month has seen the publication of a new report from Amnesty International outlining the extent to which Ireland and Shannon has been complicit in human rights abuse through its facilitation of the US renditions programme

Shannonwatch Vigil: 2 -3pm Sunday 12th July

Protesting against war and torture at Shannon Airport

The regular Shannonwatch vigil will take place on Sunday 12th July from 2pm to 3pm. Meet at the roundabout just before the security hut (gantry) on the way into the airport.

This month has seen the publication of a new report from Amnesty International outlining the extent to which Ireland and Shannon has been complicit in human rights abuse through its facilitation of the US renditions programme

OBAMA’S AFGHAN WAR:

Should foreign troops withdraw?

PUBLIC DEBATE

Wed 15 July 2009 7pm
Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin

Speakers: Robert Faucher (Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy), Jonathan
Neale (US Author), Sahar Saba (Revolutionary Association of Women of
Afghanistan).

Chairman: Deaglán de Bréadún.

Irish Anti-War Movement

www.irishantiwar.org