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October 8, 2012

U.S. Peace Activists Join Anti-Drone March in Pakistan 
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Thousands of people marched in Pakistan over the weekend to protest the
ongoing U.S. drone strikes. On Sunday, the Pakistani government blocked
the march from entering the tribal area of South Waziristan, a frequent
target of drone attacks. Addressing the march, Pakistani political
leader Imran Khan said the drone strikes are fostering hatred of the
United States.

Imran Khan: "These drone attacks are a violation of international law.
These drone attacks are a violation of the human rights of Pakistani
people. Do we all condemn them? We want to send a message to America the
the more drones attacks you carry out, the more the people will grow to
hate you and raise their arms against you. Our tribal people will not be
scared off with drone attacks."

More than 30 U.S. citizens with the group CODEPINK traveled to Pakistan
to take part in the march and meet with drone strike victims.

Tighe Barry: "The illegal, immoral, brutal attacks on the innocent
people of Waziristan in the FATA region of Pakistan must end now. These
are illegal drone strikes carried out by CIA. CIA is a civilian
organization using military equipment. This is a war crime."

Linda Wenning: "They (drone attacks) are illegal, they're against
international law. They invade the sovereignty of Pakistan, and they're
not productive."

 

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