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Tag Archives: Syria
U.S. And Russia Must Unite Against ISIS For Peace
Who Wants Peace? More than half of the population of Syria is displaced, with over four million refugees outside of the country and eight million displaced within the country. They want peace, they need peace. Lebanon and Jordan, with millions … Continue reading
Posted in Peace
Tagged ISIS, Syria, Syrian refugees
Another U.S. War
by Ed Flaherty Last week, in a celebration of bi-partisanship, all four Iowa members of the US House of Representatives and both US senators from Iowa voted to train and arm Syrian rebels to fight ISIS. The U.S. has been … Continue reading
Campaign Nonviolence Event In Iowa
Many eyes will be fixed upon the discussion of climate change during the debate that begins Sept. 24 at the United Nations 69th General Assembly. There is another topic of interest to the peace and justice community. President Obama is … Continue reading
Posted in Peace
Tagged Campaign Nonviolence, nonviolence, Pace e Bene, Peace, Syria, United Nations
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An Iowan on Syria
Newman Abuissa is an Iowa City resident, an engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation, and was born in Syria. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen and before the Syrian conflict, he made regular trips to Syria with his family … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs
Tagged Foreign Affairs, Syria
Now Is The Time To Reduce Weapons Of Mass Destruction
The turnover and ultimate destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons will be a step closer to a peaceful world. The process is fraught with uncertainties, but it’s extremely helpful that the U.S. people have rejected military intervention. Getting rid of Syria’s … Continue reading
An Iowa View of Syria
(UPDATE: Sept. 4, 2013, 3:30 p.m. CDT: A new report from Russia, including a 100-page United Nations report on the chemical attack at Aleppo, Syria, indicates non-standard Syrian chemical weapons used in attack. Russian analysis suggests Syrian rebels may have … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Peace
Tagged Peace, Physicians for Social, Syria, Veterans for Peace
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Anesa Kajtazovic Speaks Out On The Atrocities Of War
Anesa Kajtazovic, State Representative for District 61 had these important words to say on Syria: “Having experienced the atrocities of civil war first hand, I can relate to the horrendous situation the Syrian people are going through. I especially feel … Continue reading
Posted in Peace
Tagged Anesa Kajtazovic, Syria