Demonstration against Foreign Military Intervention in Syria

When?

Saturday August 31, 2013, starting at 13:00 pm.

Where?

The Peace Palace in The Hague (address: Carnegieplein 2; zip code: 2517 KJ) as one of the locations for a worldwide anti-war protest (link).

Why?

On the early morning of August 21, 2013, an alleged chemical attack took place in the outskirts of Damascus. It is still largely unclear who is responsible for this act, but the parallels with the prelude to the invasion of Iraq are astounding. Without any definite proof the Mainstream Media has conveniently manipulated the emotions of millions and used this event to galvanize the public into supporting yet another war of aggression on foreign soil. Not only there are economic and human considerations to make, for the wars will be funded with our money and it will be our children, friends and parents who will be sent to fight on the front lines, but there also are moral and historical ones.

In a situation that is so emotionally intense for those involved or with a personal interest at stake, be it the life of a loved one in Syria or religious belief, it is natural to revert to a dualistic thinking and polarize the conflict between two base camps. In the absence of absolute proof on either side, those of us in foreign lands have no option but to observe the situation from afar and maintain our stance irregardless and independently of the other two positions - that of being against imperialist foreign western intervention.

Related news item on Pateo.nl:

o Open Letter to an Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic (link)

© August 29, 2013 – Pateo.nl – Johan Oldenkamp