URGENT GAZA ACTION
Hi guys,
I hope many of you are able to make it out to this Tuesday’s action outside the Israeli Embassy to protest the unlawful invasion of Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces and the ongoing civilian casualties. The death toll is mounting by the minute and a huge number of civilians are amongst the dead.
It is definitely time to act out, and I would actually like to apologize that it has taken this long for an action to be organized.
I am working with AI Korea to secure permits for G48 to hold its own actions on the issue in the near future.
Here are the details:
When: Tuesday, Jan 13, 12pm (until 1pm)
Where: (Outside) The Israeli Embassy, 18th Fl., Cheonggye11Bldg., 149 Seorin-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-726 Republic of Korea (next to Donga-Ilbo Building)
Subway: Get off at Jonggak Station (Line 1)
See map: http://seoul.mfa.gov.il/mfm/web/main/document.asp?SubjectID=1040&MissionID=89&LanguageID=0&StatusID=0&DocumentID=-1
Why: To demand an end to unlawful killings in the Gaza Strip
What: Press Conference (5-10 mins) followed by demonstration (for demonstration we will relocate to a nearby location)
For Korean speakers, visit www.amnesty.or.kr and add a photo to the petition to end the killings.
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SHUT DOWN GUANTANAMO BAY ACTION – POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE MONTH
When: POSTPONED (20th Jan – Tentative reschedule to coincide with Obama’s first day in office)
Where: TBC (perhaps near Gwaghwamun)
Why: To mark the 7th anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay – and demand its closure.
What: Dress up in orange suits (as detainees are clothed), raise awareness and collect signatures.
As soon as I confirm this action, I’ll let you all know in a mailout.
