Afghanistan Forum

MAWO-UVic ~ Mobilization Against War & Occupation

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FREE PUBLIC FORUM:
`After the Federal Election: Afghanistan
Prospects & Challenges'
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THURSDAY October 30
7:00pm
University of Victoria
David Strong Building, Room C126

On October 14th, the result of Canada's Federal Election was the re-
election of a Conservative minority government, establishing yet
another War Government. This is not a government who will represent
the 56% of people in Canada who disapprove of the unjust war in
Afghanistan. Nor will this outcome end the brutal occupation imposed
on the people of Afghanistan.

The result of this election will continue the occupation of
Afghanistan on the destructive path which 7 years of war has waged.
Where is the liberation of women which Canada promised, when since
March 2008 alone, 100 women have committed suicide by lighting
themselves on fire in south western Afghanistan alone? (The
Guardian) Where is education for children, when there are 60,000
street children in Kabul alone? (UNICEF) As the occupation
continues, so will this crisis.

Although Canada does not have an antiwar government, we must have an
antiwar movement. Join antiwar activists and peace loving people to
discuss in depth what a war government means for Afghanistan, and
post election antiwar organizing in Canada.

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For more information please email:

mawouvic@yahoo.ca