The attack, which is being hailed as the largest single military offensive since the Vietnam War, came just hours after U.S.-appointed Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi declared a 60 day state of emergency throughout most of the country.
In solidarity with the people of Fallujah, protests around the world will take place at 5 pm local time tomorrow (Monday). Here is the plan for Chicago:
5 PM
Monday, November 8
Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn Streets
The orginal call to action can be found at:
chicago.indymedia.org/newswire/display/48992/index.php
Listed below are a few relevant news articles:
www.nytimes.com/2004/11/08/international/middleeast/08falluja.html
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6403689/
breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp
news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm
The protest is endorsed by the following organizations:
A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Chicago Coalition Against War and Racism, Education Not Empire Coalition, Evanston Neighbors for Peace, International Socialist Organization, International Solidarity Movement-Chicago, Midwest Unrest, Not In Our Name-Chicago, Palestine Solidarity Group, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Refuse and Resist!, Students for Social Justice, Tri-Taylor Neighbors for Peace
For more information, email
CCAWR (at) aol.com