Speak Out On Afghanistan

As the casualty rate in Afghanistan soars there is now for the first time a national debate about whether the occupation should continue.

This weekend people are taking to the streets accross the country to collect signatures calling on the government to withdraw the troops. Please help out in this effort. It is vital for people in Afghanistan and for British soldiers and their families that the bloodshed is brought to an end.

There is an attempt to say the problem is too few helicopters or not enough troops. But the real issue is that foreign troops shouldn't be in Afghanistan in the first place. Life has got worse for Afghans since the occupation began and people have turned against the occupiers. (See ten reasons why we should get out of Afghanistan www.stopwar.org.uk/)

There is a list of petitioning activities accross the country on our website www.stopwar.org.uk/ Please check and get involved in your area. If you would like to organise your own local activity contact the Stop the War office on 020 7801 2768.