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April 27, 2017

Nevada: 7 Arrested at Air Force Base Protesting U.S. Drone Attacks
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In the United States, in Nevada, police arrested seven people Wednesday
at a nonviolent protest against U.S. drone warfare at the gates of the
Creech Air Force Base northwest of Las Vegas. The base is home to drone
operators who pilot deadly Reaper and Predator drones in missions
throughout the Middle East and Afghanistan. The protesters temporarily
shut down a stretch of Highway 95 near the base, holding banners
honoring the victims of U.S. drone attacks. Ahead of the protests,
Veterans for Peace launched a series of commercials in Las Vegas urging
drone operators to abandon their missions.

TV commercial: "U.S. drones have murdered thousands, including women and
children. Drone pilots: Please refuse to fly."



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