PALESTINE ACTION – END THE KILLING OF CIVILIANS

As the slaughter continues and civilian casualties rise as the IDF drives further into the most densly populated cities of Gaza, the international community now more than ever has a moral oibligation to voice its outrage and call for an end to the violence.

Amnesty International Korea held an action on Tuesday to call for an end to the violence. There were at least 3 members from G48 present, perhaps more (I was only able to be there for the last 15 minutes): Michelle, Paul and myself. As it was an AI event, the cameras were out in force and I was interviewed briefly by the Hankyoreh. As many of you knwo, being an international face at a public action in Korea attracts interest and attention. Both things are desperately needed now to mobilise the public to speak out against the invasion (I’m personally a little sceptical of calling it a war).

On that note, I’d like to make a call for all of you who are free this Sunday from around 2pm to come and join a demonstration that a newly-formed AI Korea student group has organised. The details are as follows. Please note that police permission has been obtained to hold this action.

When: Sunday, January 18, 2pm – 5pm.

Where: Marronnier Park, Daehangno (get off the subway at Hyehwa St (line 4), exit 2 and see the map in the station).

Why: To call for an immediate end to all unlawful killings in Gaza and an immediate ceasfire.

What to bring: Yourself, 100 friends, and a sign (if possible, otherwise there will be some available on the day).

Problems: Call e-mail Tom at amnestyseoul@gmail.com.

Please let me know ASAP if you are going to attend as the organiser would like to know numbers.