Day: May 23, 2023

US post-9/11 wars caused 4.5 million deaths, displaced 38-60 million people, study shows

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023 — Geopolitical Economy

Wars the US waged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused4.5 million deaths and displaced 38 to 60 million people, with 7.6 million children starving today

Ben Norton

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The wars the United States waged and fueled in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused at least 4.5 million deaths, according to a report by Brown University.

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Know Your Rights! Get trained up with Green and Black Cross

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023 — NETPOL

Our friends at Green and Black Cross are running a free Know Your Rights training on Wednesday 24 May 6pm – 9.30pm!

A new Public Order Act (for England and Wales only) became law in early May, and parts of it are already in force. But as police powers are expanded, many people are confused about where that leaves us. Join the grassroots legal support crew at Green and Black Cross for a Know Your Rights training and find out what you need to know before joining a protest. The training will take place on Zoom, and will cover:

  • Key information you need to know when going on a protest
  • Tips on interacting with police and security
  • Common laws used at protests
  • What to do if you are stop-and-searched or arrested

The training will be 2.5 hours long, with breaks and live auto capitions will be available.

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Find out more about the new Public Order Act