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16-May-2005Christian anti-war protesters to go on trial |
by: Chris Cole London: Four Christian anti-war protestors face a two-day trial at Bow Street Magistrates Court on Monday 5th June, following a protest at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Whitehall on December 28th 2004 against the continuing war and occupation of Iraq. The four; Liz Yates, Scott Albrecht, Fr. Martin Newell and Chris Cole, dug graves in the lawn of the MoD and sprayed ‘Remember the Innocent’ on the Christian feast of Holy Innocents (28th December) in protest at the continuing war in Iraq. Spokesperson Chris Cole said, “Two thousand years ago the innocent were massacred in an attempt to keep the powerful secure. Today, the powerful continue to massacre the innocent with the same motives. There can be no innocent bystanders – we must do what we can to defend the poor and vulnerable.” Supporters and friends of the four defendants are holding a vigil of support before the trial from 9am – 10am outside Bow Street Magistrates Court in central London on morning of 5th June. All are welcome |
| Source: Chris Cole on 01832 720327 or chris@disarm.org.uk |