The discussion Gillard & Abbott don't want: AFGHANISTAN - What will happen if the troops come out?

Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 18:00

Speakers include Hadi Zaher, Afghan refugee & anti-war campaigner; Helen Patterson, activist in Stop the War & Socialist Alliance.

\After nine years of war and occupation tens of thousands of Afghan civilians are dead and more than 2000 US-led troops – including 21 Australians – have been killed. Billions of dollars are being spent while the world slides into economic crisis. Bipartisan support from the ALP and the Coalition has meant there has been no real debate on Australia's role. Supporters of the war insist the war is necessary to fight terrorism and bring democracy to Afghanistan. Yet a clear majority (61% according to Essential Poll) is opposed to Australian involvement. Newly elected independent MP, Andrew Wilkie argues “there can be no hope of enduring peace until foreign troops are withdrawn.”

Organised by Socialist Alliance & Green Left Weekly

Resistance Centre, 23 Abercrombie St, Chippendale (cnr Blackfriars). Dinner from 6pm, meeting 6:30pm.