Palermo: A thousand protesters march for peace.
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A thousand protesters shouted no to wars yes to peace also in Palermo on the occasion of the national mobilization day in 7 Italian cities. The procession starting from Piazza Croci reached Piazza Verdi in front of the Teatro Massimo. Many banners against war. Behind political, union leaders, men, women, and students.
Those who participated
They adhered to the appeal launched by Europe for Peace, Italian Network for Peace Disarmament, Perugi-Assisi Foundation for the culture of peace, Sbilanciamoci and Assisi-Pace Giusta Coalition. In the manifesto accompanying the mobilization, they also ask for “a UN peace conference, for the respect and implementation of international law, human rights, the right of peoples to self-determination, for the recognition of the state of Palestine, to resolve wars with law and justice.” The protesters demanded “a nonviolent resolution of wars and an Italian and European foreign policy of peace, cooperation, and common security.”
From here, no to rearmament, to the increase in military expenses, to the production and dissemination of nuclear weapons, and to the sending of weapons to countries at war.
Palermo, un migliaio di manifestanti hanno sfilato per la pace
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