DhafirTrial

Dr. Dhafir and other Muslims being held at the Communication Management Unit (CMU) in Terre Haute, Indiana need your help. Please write to Warden Jett (address below) and ask that he address Dr. Dhafir’s concern about a situation that is creating religious hardship for Muslim prisoners. Please be respectful and courteous in all correspondence.

Dr. Dhafir says: (more…)

In response to the escalating terrible carnage in Gaza, and the ongoing Israeli occupation of the West Bank and imprisonment of the entire population of Gaza of which these bombings and shellings are the latest terrible development, the Syracuse Peace Council and the Islamic Society of Central New York call for a second local demonstration.

When: Friday, January 9, 2:30 pm
Where: Syracuse Federal Building, corner of Washington St. and Clinton St. (more…)

Every December Dr. Dhafir receives a lot of supporting mail and he would like to say thank you to all who have written to him:

United Kingdom
Nietzer Bales
Mr.& Mrs. Owen-Wales (more…)

I send good wishes to everyone for the New Year. Let us hope our work for peace and justice pays off in this coming year.

Katherine

Syracuse Peace Council 38th Annual Plowshares Craftsfair & Winter Peace Festival

December 6 and 7, 2008
Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 11 am to 5 pm
Nottingham High School
3100 East Genesee St., Syracuse, New York

Katherine will be selling her pots and giving out information about Dr. Dharir’s case. (more…)

Tues., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Grewen Auditorium

More information and directions here.

Showing at Le Moyne College
1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13214,
Tues., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Grewen Auditorium
USA vs. Al-Arian

This documentary by Line Halvorsen tells the story of Sami Al-Arian, a university professor and Palestinian activist who was charged with terrorism. (more…)

2 Minute Video available on Information Clearing House
President Bush is trying to pardon himself
Should Congress pass a bill giving immunity to President Bush for possible war crimes? (more…)