Ten years after his release from prison, Israeli nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu is still not free
Ten years ago, on April 21, 2004, several hundred of us from around the world waited with great anticipation outside the gates of Israel’s Ashkelon Prison, holding up signs saying “Thank you, Mordechai Vanunu: Peace Hero, Nuclear Whistle-blower”. After many years of campaigning for his freedom, the day had finally arrived: Mordechai Vanunu would walk […]
Nine Good Friday arrests at Lockheed Martin, Pennsylvania
from Brandywine Peace Community About 25 people gathered in front of Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in a Good Friday peace observance and protest, particularly of the U.S.’s #1 war profiteer’s ever growing role in drone war technology and spying, which includes: – the production of remote-controlled drone aircraft, – the Hellfire missile […]
Arrests at Langley Air Force Base mark end of Holy Week peace walk
During Holy Week in Hampton Roads, Virginia, some 40 people walked part or all of a 53 mile Stations of the Cross, visiting 12 military bases, an Army recruiting center, and Lockheed Martin, as the 14 stations. At each military installation walkers remembered the crucifixion of Jesus, the crucifixion of humanity in war, and the […]
Livermore lab security arrests 40 in annual Good Friday anti-nuke protest
by Jeremy Thomas, Contra Costa Times LIVERMORE — A group of 40 anti-nuclear activists, including a Dominican nun, were peacefully arrested at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory at the conclusion of an annual Good Friday protest organized by local interfaith groups. An estimated 115 protesters gathered at Vasco and Patterson Pass roads for a worship service and […]
Couple marries before crossing the line at the nuclear test site in Nevada; 20 arrested
On Good Friday, April 18, members of the 2014 Sacred Peace Walk took part in a ritual commemorating war victims and nuclear victims at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Afterwards, River Victor and Ming (Nevada Desert Experience Council members) were married by Western Shoshone Chief Johnnie Bobb. They then joined 18 others in crossing […]
Eleven activists arrested on Good Friday at Beale Air Force Base
On April 18, internationally recognized peace activist Kathy Kelly was detained with ten other anti-drone demonstrators at Beale Air Force Base in California following a Good Friday prayer service. Organizers said that they gathered at Beale, “in the shadow of killer drones, modern day equivalents of the cross, to pray, to act, and to build […]
Good Friday prayer in front of Lockheed Martin in California results in 3 arrests
From the Redwood City Catholic Worker website About 50 people gathered at Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, California to reflect and pray about the consequences of war and empire to the earth and all life on the earth. Under the umbrella of the Pacific Life Community, Catholic Workers, people in religious orders, students from Notre Dame […]
Nine anti-drone activists arrested at Creech Air Force Base
from Nevada Desert Experience On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at about 8:10 a.m., nine anti-war activists were arrested at Creech Air Force Base (AFB) when attempting to serve a War Crimes Indictment (see below) to Creech AFB Commander Col. Jim Cluff. The nine are part of the Nevada Desert Experience’s 2014 Sacred Peace Walk, which […]
Woman arrested walking to use restroom at AFB Visitor’s Center during drone protest
by Jane Stoever Tamara Severns was arrested unexpectedly during an April 6 protest of drone warfare at Whiteman Air Force Base, near Knob Noster, Missouri. A member of the PeaceWorks, Kansas City Board of Directors and a Co-member of the Loretto Community, Tamara was walking toward the Visitors’ Center to use the bathroom. She and […]
Four arrested blocking cement truck on Jeju Island, South Korea
by Paco Booyah Today, April 7, 4 people total were arrested in Gangjeong. The police where very aggressive today and blocked us excessively. They even blocked the daily human chain and dancing time even when there were no cars. This made everyone very angry and frustrated and everyone began demanding an apology from the police. […]