Tag Archives: Afghanistan

2017/10/06 Call to Action
16th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan – the longest foreign war in U.S. history

No to war - no to NATO Posted on October 4, 2017 by

No to War Call to Action October 6, 2017, marks the 16th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan – the longest foreign war in U.S. history. The Afghan war, which has been a thoroughly bipartisan effort, was originally railed against by Donald Trump when he was running for president. He claimed to be against U.S. troop involvement in Afghanistan. Now he is moving forward with a “secret” plan of escalation that will also include Pakistan.  He says the secrecy … Continue reading →

Afghanistan: 6 Myths and How to Respond

No to war - no to NATO Posted on August 27, 2017 by

After almost 16 years in Afghanistan, what will it take for our Elected Officials to represent our interests, and ask: is there a military solution for peace in Afghanistan? And, what will it take to try a different approach? Please, take a quick moment now and tell your members of Congress that you expect them to stand up and fulfill their responsibilities by repealing the 2001 AUMF, and debating whether to authorize continued, endless war in Afghanistan. Here are six … Continue reading →

Die vergessene Freiheit

No to war - no to NATO Posted on September 15, 2016 by

Die vergessene Freiheit am Hindukusch by Jens Berger Seit rund fünfzehn Jahren führt die NATO Krieg in Afghanistan. Dieser Krieg scheint nicht zu enden. Stattdessen wird das Ende der „Demokratisierungsmission“ stets aufgeschoben. Doch auch nach all den Jahren der Zerstörung lassen sich am Hindukusch weder Freiheit noch Demokratie finden. Stattdessen werden immer mehr Tote beklagt und immer mehr Flüchtlinge produziert. Von Emran Feroz. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Mehr von diesem Beitrag lesen … Continue reading →

NATO Gipfel in Wales: Auflösung ist die Alternative

No to war - no to NATO Posted on August 16, 2014 by

ein Artikel von Reiner Braun Am 4/5. September findet in dem eigentlich beschaulichen walisischen Städtchen Newport der nächste NATO-Gipfel statt, mehr als zwei Jahre nach dem Gipfel in Chicago im Mai 2012. Wieder wird es die gleichen Bilder geben: weiträumige Absperrungen, Fahrverbote, no-fly zones, geschlossene Schulen und Geschäfte sowie umfassende Behinderungen von Demonstrationen und Protesten. Abgeschirmt im 5-Sterne Resort Celtic Manor Hotel werden die „alten und neuen Krieger“ nicht nur fern von den Realitäten der dort arbeitenden und lebenden Menschen, … Continue reading →

NATO überdenkt Kooperation mit Kabul

No to war - no to NATO Posted on August 10, 2014 by

Auch an der jüngsten Insider-Attacke gegen ISAF-Offiziere zeigt sich die prekäre Sicherheitslage in Afghanistan Die ISAF-Truppen in Afghanistan beraten über die Konsequenzen aus der jüngsten »Insider-Attacke« auf hohe NATO-Offiziere. US-Außenminister Kerry traf zu einem unangekündigten Besuch in Kabul ein. http://www.neues-deutschland.de/artikel/941647.nato-ueberdenkt-kooperation-mit-kabul.html … Continue reading →

The Empire’s warlike manoeuvres in the Middle East

No to war - no to NATO Posted on June 16, 2013 by

by QYOZOU ENOLM <*protected email*> Abstract 1 – A decadent Europe shows its decaying teeth 2 – A quick glance on the Pentagon/NATO’s last brave interventions 2.1 – Libya 2.2 – Iraq 2.3 – Afghanistan 2.4 – Syria 3 – What is left from tragedies and comedies of the recent past? 4 – Iran, the rich target of the Westerners 4.1 – Recent history of Western’s interventions in Iran 4.2 – The Iranian foreign relationships matrix 4.3 – The Iranian … Continue reading →

Court process on Kunduz-Bombings opened yesterday

No to war - no to NATO Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Dear friends and colleagues, yesterday the ialana courtcase started. It is led by Karim Popal for the victims of the Kunduz-bombings. Please find an article of Deutsche Welle here: http://www.dw.de/german-court-to-rule-on-kunduz-airstrike/a-16680014 The media precence was great and we are positive that the process against the German government will take place. Greetings, Lucas and Reiner … Continue reading →

Declaration Peace Conference “Ways to Peace in Afghanistan”, Bonn 2012 Oct. 13th-14th

No to war - no to NATO Posted on March 6, 2013 by

On October 13/14 2012, the Cooperation for Peace, a network of more than 50 German peace organizations, together with about 20 peace initiatives comprising of German and European Afghanis living in exile are conducting an international peace conference on Afghanistan for the first time. On this occasion, the organizers release this declaration: Afghanistan: Challenges for Peace, Democracy and Development … Continue reading →