After-work solidarity vigil at St Patrick's Cathedral

dublin | anti-war / imperialism | event notice Tuesday May 16, 2006 01:33 by Fintan Lane - Anti-War Ireland antiwarireland at gmail dot com

A vigil in solidarity with the Afghan hunger strikers, who are currently in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, will be held outside the building at 6.30pm today. Organised by anti-war activists, the vigil is intended to show our support and solidarity with those inside in their resistance to their impending deportation back to war-torn Afghanistan.

Please make a special effort to attend and encourage others to come along also. This is important. These men have been without food since Sunday and have also decided to refuse water. It is imperative that the extent of public support for their demand to remain in Ireland is made clear to Minister McDowell and the Fianna Fail/PD government.

A vigil will also be held at 12.30pm today for those who can make it during the day.

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