Amnesty International have organised a global vigil in support of an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. Local events will be happening tonight (Monday night) in Aotea Square / Manners mall / Cathedral Square / The Octagon, from 5pm till midnight. Bring candles and warm clothing. Further information (including wet-weather venues) can be found here.
(Hat-tip: The Red Letter)
Update: There will also be vigils in Nelson (5pm, cathedral steps), and Palmerston North (5pm, clocktower). Guess I'd better find some candles...
4 comments:
hmmm.... Ceasefires are good but can I trust the protesters not to start chanting somthing stupid?
Posted by Genius : 8/07/2006 07:34:00 AM
These demonstrations seem rather pointless, given that the only players who actually matter are Israel and Hezbollah. It might help the kids burn-off some energy, make them FEEL as though they've *done something*, but the reality is that they'd have the same impact if they stayed home and watched TV.
Posted by Walsingham : 8/07/2006 11:23:00 AM
Also vigils in Palmerston North and Nelson
Posted by Anonymous : 8/07/2006 11:38:00 AM
George: I just found out about the PN one while I was visiting the library; I'll update the post.
Posted by Idiot/Savant : 8/07/2006 12:05:00 PM
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