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Seizing rainbows and stopping war

Greenpeace activists protesting in front of the US and Spanish naval base in Rota where there is a heavy presence of military vessels and preparations being made for the Gulf.. Enlarge Image

Fingers on the triggers

The US Navy kept more than a close eye on Greenpeace activists this morning as the Coast Guard vessel Dallas left the US and Spanish naval port in Rota. The activists were escorting the vessel out of the port and were immediately pounced on by three police boats and a helicopter flying just metres above our inflatable boats while the coast guard crew manned the 20mm canons.

The Rainbow Warrior captain Daniel Rizzoti was arrested among others by the Spanish Guardia Civil. The RW was boarded last night while protesting in front of Rota Naval Base. Enlarge Image

Stopping the war machine in Spain

It could be just days before the US goes to war in Iraq and still supplies for the war machine are on route. The Rainbow Warrior blocked the US and Spanish military port of Rota in the south of Spain, trying to stop the US military cargo ship Cape Horn from leaving port for the Gulf. The ship was boarded and several crew members were arrested.

Greenpeace activists stage action in front of Hong Kong Legislative Council, calling on the government not to be complicit in the illegal war on Iraq Enlarge Image

US unilateralism no laughing matter

"Frustrated with the United Nations' consistent, blatant regard for the will of its 188 member nations, the US announced Monday the formation of its own international governing body, the USUN." Some would merely laugh off this satirical story in America's Finest News Source, The Onion. But as the Arab League calls for an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly to halt the illegal, unilateral war on Iraq we must ask, is it really just a laugh?

A satircal take on the North Korea situation by Mark Fiore. Watch the full animation at http://www.markfiore.com/animation/dictator.html Enlarge Image

Make law not war

North Korea prepares to ditch a treaty controlling the spread of nuclear weapons. The Bush administration starts to make noises about where to take the pre-emptive war bandwagon next. India announces that it reserves the "sovereign right" to attack any country that represents a potential threat. The US Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security claims "there's no such thing as international law."

Greenpeace activists from the Greenpeace vessels, Rainbow Warrior and Argus display a peace symbol on the side of two of the transport vessels -CATHERINE and REPUBLICA DE ROMA which are shipping helicopters, tanks, trucks and other military vehicles to the Gulf. Enlarge Image

The second superpower

On February 15th, 2003, history saw the world's first truly global anti-war demonstration. It didn't stop a fundamentally flawed war. It didn't make a US president who wasn't elected by a majority of Americans listen to the majority of world opinion. It didn't prevent over 10,000 civilian deaths. Yet that day has yielded real results, and the 30 million people who took time to say "No" to war sent a potent signal of hope: peace can speak with one voice.

25 activists climbed onto the famous Brandenburg Gate with banners saying 'no war' and 'old Europe says no war' . Enlarge Image

Year one of war

Last February, 30 million people took to the streets to oppose the invasion of Iraq. "Let the Inspections Work!" and "No War for Oil!" the banners read. Twelve months ago, the bombing started, the troops landed and the tragic story of the Iraqi people's suffering continues to this day.

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