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On October 7th 2001, American and British forces began an aerial bombing campaign on Afghanistan, targeting Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. As a result of the bombings, at least 5,000 civilians were killed…

On January 11th 2002, Guantanamo Bay, a small island located at the south-eastern end of Cuba became home to hundreds of foreign nationals. Arriving in secret planes from locations all over the world, these individuals were left shackled for the entire journey, only to find that their reception on the Island would be far, far worse. Beaten, abused, tortured…daily occurrences at the detention facility, supposedly housing “the worst of the worst”…

On March 20th 2003, American and Allied troops began “Operation Iraqi Freedom”…an operation that has resulted in the death of at least 654,965 Iraqis.

Questions arise…has justice been served? Is the war any closer to an end? Can Guantanamo Bay ever be justified? Can the use of torture be considered an appropriate interrogation technique?

To answer some of these questions, London Isoc presents…Justice Week ’08. A week long campaign for Justice, highlighting some of the key issues and plights around the world that have arisen as a result of the “War on Terror”.

Beginning at University College London (UCL) on Monday January 21st, Justice Week will make it’s way around various university campuses across London in a bid to demonstrate a sense of unity amongst student organisations on these forgotten causes and to awaken the sleeping mass that is the student body.

Some of the issues that will be covered include a discussion on Guantanamo Bay, the stark reality of secret detentions, the supposed threat of student radicalism, the alarming increase in the use of torture techniques and many, many more!

Each week, a variety of topics will be presented to cover the many different aspects of the “War on Terror”, and more importantly, what WE can do to assist in the solution to some of the issues raised.

So now, during this era of war and oppression, let us rise and unite, armed with the truth, ready to engage in dialogue and debate, prepared to expose and confront the warmongers…all of this to demand our JUSTICE!

Justice Week ‘08 Details:

Week 1. University College London (UCL), 21st-25th January

Monday 21st January: Siege of Gaza, Yvonne Ridley, Chemistry Auditorium, 6pm

Tuesday 22nd January: Horn of Africa – Focus on Somalia, Asim Qureshi & Clara Gutteridge, AV Hill Lecture Theatre, 5pm

Wednesday 23rd January: CIA hiding torture tapes, Moazzam Begg, Cruciform Lecture Theatre 2, 2:30pm

Friday 25th January: Know Your Rights, Cruciform Lecture Theatre 2, 5pm

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Note: Other university events will be posted inshAllah as soon as details have been confirmed.


Week 2. City University, 4th-8th February

Week 3. St. George’s University, 11th-15th February

Week 4. London School of Pharmacy, 18th-22nd February

Week 5. Queen Mary University, 25th-29th February

Week 6. London Metropolitan University, 3-7th March

Week 7. Kingston University, 10th-14th March