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  Iraq: 15 February – Czech Republic – Prague demonstrations show opposition to war

  February 16, 2003 Vasek Votruba, Prague

  As "our" government supports every decision of the US administration, and former president Havel signed the letter of "eight", expressing complete support for the Bush-Iraq policy, people feel not just betrayed but angry. That is [...]

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  Iraq: 15 February – CIS – Significant mass protests in Russia and the Ukraine

  February 16, 2003 Rob, Moscow

  Moscow CWI comrades were instrumental in initiating and organising a youth march through the city centre on 15 February. In the biggest such demo for years over 300 participated, led by a mock coffin and [...]

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  Iraq: 15 February – Chile – Thousands on anti-war protest in front of Presidential palace

  February 16, 2003 Andres Aravena, Santiago

  In Santiago, Chile, about 1,500 people participated in a demonstration against the war called by Plataforma por la Paz – Platform for Peace. This is an alliance of various groups – particularly the Communist Party, [...]

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  Iraq: 15 February – Canada – 50,000 flood Toronto

  February 16, 2003 Andrew Messing, Toronto

  An estimated 50,000 people flooded Toronto’s Dundas Square and the surrounding streets of the city’s busiest intersection.

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  Iraq: 15 February – Two million march shakes Blair government

  February 16, 2003 Ken Smith, Socialist Party England and Wales

  Around two million participated in the anti-war activities in London on 15 February: making it the largest political demonstration in British history.