Ground the Drones - Week of Action (UK)

The use of unmanned drones to launch attacks from great distances continues to grow.  Over the past years Britain, the US and Israel have used armed drones in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Libya and Gaza.  Drones have become the new way to wage war. 

While politicians and military commanders argue that these new weapons enable armed strikes to be targeted and precise,  there are numerous, reliable and corroborated reports of civilian casualties.  But perhaps the greater concern is that drones make war more likely.  Drones mean that politicians and military commanders can now launch armed attacks and undertake military intervention anywhere around the globe at little or no cost.  Remote warfare will mean more warfare.  

Around the globe opposition to drones is growing.   Here in the UK, as part of International Keep Space for Peace, we are holding the second Drone Week of Action from 6th - 13th October. 

Leaflets, petitions and other resources will be available to download from our website soon, but why not plan what you are going to do now?  Suggestions include: 

• Organise a street stall to raise awareness and collect signatures against growing use of drones
• Join the anti- drone peace walk which will visit sites connected to the drone wars during the week of action
• Come to one of the protest vigils at a site connected to the drones 
• Sign & promote the national petition being launched in the week
• Hold a public meeting on the issue (we can help with speakers)
• Write to your local MP about the issue and encourage others to do so

 For more information and resources see: www. dronecampaignnetwork.org.uk

Organised by Drone Campaign Network

c/o Peace House, 19 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD