The maimed bodies, millions of refugees and devastated cities of Syria and Yemen are an indictment of a system that puts the strategic interest of global and regional powers, and the profits of the arms industry before people’s needs. The war in Syria began with Assad’s brutal response to Syrian citizens protesting in the face of economic hardship. But the nature of Assad’s response, his … Continue reading Statement on Syria

Edinburgh Stop the War is contributing a meeting to the Edinburgh World Justice Festival on 17 October.  See graphic for details and for events organised by Edinburgh CND and SWILPF.  You can download the full EWJF programme here. Continue reading War and refugees