Downloads related to "Afghanistan"

This MAPW report gives a brief overview of some of the the thousands of revelations already published by Wikileaks. It focuses on Australia, and on issues of particular interest to our members: Australia's relations with the US, China, Indonesia and North Korea; our government's stance on nuclear weapons, and on refugees; the unofficial views of our politicians on the war in Afghanistan; the honesty of our politicians; and some insights into how US diplomats view Australia. Prepared by MAPW members Michelle Fahy with Bill Williams, Sue Wareham and Gerry Shulz. PRINTABLE VERSION: IE HYPERLINK REFERENCES ARE WRITTEN IN FULL. (If you're just going to read online, you may prefer the plainer version, also in our Resources list).

Australia’s biggest current defence deployment is to Afghanistan. Yet in early August 2010, neither of the two major political parties in Australia had released their official foreign affairs policies, or made any clear statement regarding Australia’s military contribution in Afghanistan and our future involvement in the Afghanistan war. Only the Greens have a clear policy (to withdraw Australian troops).This 5 August 2010 MAPW document summarises statements since late June, and appends a list of sources. (see also our news story).

Advertisement published in the Western Australian newspaper 3 March 2010. Authorised by MAPW. Funded by a donation in memory of "Reverend Keith Dowding and all who seek peace". The advertisement notes the financial and human costs of the Afghanistan war, and calls on Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith to bring Australian troops home.

MAPW's National Newsletter for Winter 2009 features an article from Dr Bill Williams about the movement on nuclear abolition. Furthermore, there's an update about the situation in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, as well as a Townsville report and other peace activities listed.