Tag: Peace and Conflict

The Government has sent SAS troops back to Afghanistan, to a war commentators frequently describe as ‘unwinnable’.  Opinion polls in countries that are actively engaged in the war – such as Australia, Britain and Canada – show a majority in favour of withdrawing combat troops.  Going into Afghanistan now in a combat role is akin to deciding to send troops to Vietnam in late 1974.

Action outside of Parliament tomorrow, 1pm, to highlight human rights abuses in China in the lead up to the Olympics. It marks the first day of Ni Yulan's trial. Ni Yulan is a vocal critic of the Chinese government and will appear in court for defending the rights of displaced people in Beijing.

Last week political commentator Chris Trotter nominated our Auckland MP Keith Locke his

A public talk by Keith Locke Green MP on the repercussions for New Zealand of the Mid-Eastern oil conflicts.

Petone Peace Group Public Meeting

TERRORISM: Keith Locke says we should not meekly accede to over-the-top American edicts.

Join Green foreign affairs spokesperson Keith Locke MP and other Hawkes Bay candidates for a discussion on New Zealand's place in the world.

We would like to bring to your attention our strong opposition to the ongoing war in Iraq. We believe invasion of Iraq, led by American and British forces, was contrary to international law, and has been a disaster for the Iraqi people.

This A5 two sided leaflet shows why the Green Party is so apposed to this war. It also outlines what action we believe the Government should take in order to help bring peace.