Grassroots Network Against War

national | miscellaneous | news report Saturday March 01, 2003 14:19 by IMC Ireland

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After much debate the Grassroots Gathering has issued a statement clarifying the direct action that is being called for the coming Saturday, March 1st.

A mass trespass is planned, with two groups involved. Those following white flags will form a line, one deep, facing the fence. The line will walk towards the fence with arms linked and, according to the statement, "once we reach the fence we will attempt to pull it down" and "remain in the grass verge on the other side of the fence." Pink flags will be used to clearly identify those who support the action but do not wish to take part.

Buses are organised from a number of locations by both the Grassroots Network and the Irish Anti-War Movement, who are organising a parallel mass peaceful protest. Meanwhile there are already reports of arrests at the airport, which US military aircraft continue to use in their buildup to war on Iraq.

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