Weapons of mass destruction - U.S. is Dropping World's Biggest Non-Nuclear bomb in Afghanistan.
Dalai Lama’s message about the Sept 11 attacks.
The Geopolitics of War - a long but fascinating look at the long term interests of the US in the middle east.
This war of lies - by John Pilger 16 November.
What will the Northern Alliance Do in Our Name Now? I Dread to Think... by Robert Fisk - the Independent.
Extending the War to Iraq? - Canada is joining the war, but not against Afghanistan it seems. By Michel Chossudovsky.
Tackle terror at its roots - Tony Benn's view on the war.
Why I hate America - a Palastinian explains his rage and asks, “Please, America, don't make me an Osama bin Laden”.
How to lose a war - it appears that in the war between the United States and Osama bin Laden, the latter is coming out ahead.
War needs good public relations - For some people, war is terror, disaster and death. For others, it's a PR problem.
This report cannot be independently verified - Asia Times look at the bias of western media and disinformation.
Green party USA coordinator prevented by armed military from flying to greens meeting in Chicago.
War details may remain hidden for years - Britain's biggest military exercise since the 1982 Falklands War came just before this war began.
Dozens killed in village - 'with no military targets'. The clearest evidence yet of mass civilian casualties.
Backyard terrorism - The US has been training terrorists at a camp in Georgia for years - and it's still at it. From the Guardian.
United we stand: doth America protest too much? - interesting article about the hidden message behind the US's billboard campaign.
Hidden Agenda Behind War On Terror - after being kept out of the Mirror for 15 years John Pilger has been allowed to write this front page article for the daily paper.
Where the bodies are - the scope of the civilian destruction the U.S. is creating is only starting to become clear. Overview of non-Taliban reports from Afghanistan.
The global crackdown - Lists some of the very repressive legislation being brought in the U.S. justified from the September 11th attack.
Civilian death toll mounts in Afghanstan - United Nations spokesperson described the humanitarian crisis in the country as "the most serious, complex emergency in the world ever".
10 Reasons to Stop Bombing Afghanistan - by Don Hazen of AlterNet.
Who terrorizes whom? - an in depth article countering the myth that the US is just a victim of terrorism. By Edward S. Herman and David Peterson.
US propaganda leaflet dropped on Afghanistan. Picture and translation.
The US planes came at 9. At 2am I Buried My Son - report on ‘collateral damage’ from the Telegraph.
America's pipe dream - the war is not just about terrorism or even oil. “Afghanistan is the key to the western domination of Asia” by George Monbiot, The Guardian .
Courtin' Trouble - a new US law is being rushed through that will scupper attempts to set up an international criminal court - the very body to bring to justice those responsible for the attacks on September 11th.
Yes, there is an alternative - The fact is that the Anglo-American bombing campaign is in clear breach of Articles 48 and 51 of the Geneva Convention as well as the Nuremberg Charter - from the Independent.
This War is illegal - "A well-kept secret about the U.S.-U.K. attack on Afghanistan is that it is clearly illegal. It violates international law and the express words of the United Nations Charter." - Michael Mandel, Professor of Law, Toronto.
University Proffessor criticizes U.S. actions - A specialist in international law, believes the US began military strikes against Afghanistan to obtain extended access to oil and natural gas deposits in Central Asia.
Christian Aid does the maths - it may already be too late to save all Afghans from starvation; from death by drought, cold and disease.
America, oil and Afghanistan - a well reasoned article in understanding the current attack on Afghanistan. From India’s National Newspaper
Stop the war, plead parents of NY victim - “Our country is using our son's memory as justification to cause more suffering for other sons and parents in other lands” from The Observer
The oil behind Bush and Son's campaigns - This conflict is about access to the region's abundant petroleum resources. By Ranjit Devraj - NEW DELHI.
Shocked and Horrified - A US Organic Farmer puts the attacks of Sept 11th into the context of the US's own history of terror. A concise synopsis of atrocities.
Bombing the Truth - excellent analysis of media distorting the war - by Adam Porter.
US Insecurity - Bush wants to set up “extra-legal military tribunals” with “the authority to execute terrorists within 30 days”
Blair Should Read the Polls - a look at the opinion polls show the majority of the public is opposed to military strikes in Afghanistan. from the Guardian.
Fidel Castro denounces US war plans - “…the most extremist ideologists and the most belligerent hawks… have taken command of the most powerful country in the world. … It is time for serenity and courage. The world will .. raise its voice in the face of the terrible threatening drama that it is about to suffer.”
Afghanistan, the Taliban and the United States - this in depth look was written in January this year giving a well researched account of the US role long before Sept 11 attack. By Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed.
Enemy wanted A prophetic posting by Ben (of Ben & Jerry's ice cream), just hours before the attack on America, posted at the "Reno for Governor" website! All Americans should read this!
An Attack on Afghanistan was planned before the aircraft attacks in the US - a BBC report.
How Can the US bomb this tragic people asks Middle East commentator, author and journalist Robert Fisk.
Five reasons not to go to war By Michael Albert and Stephen R. Shalom
War is good for Business. Michel Chossudovsky show where the profits will go in the US lead war.
Statement by Revolutionary Women of Afghanistan on bombing and the Taliban.
Text of speech by Taliban Leader
Who is Osama Bin Laden? looks at the secret history of CIA involvement with the US's prime suspect for the World Trade Centre. By Michel Chossudovsky.
The Greatest Argument Against War is a description of one rescue workers thoughts and feelings after working at the World Trade Centre disaster.
The Belly to do what needs to be done looks at Afghanistan today - itself a victim of Bin Ladan and the Taliban.
Inevitable ring to the unimaginable If the attacks on America have their source in the Islamic world, who can really be surprised? asks John Pilger.
Folks Out There Have A "Distaste Of Western Civilization And Cultural Values"The blinders and self-deception in the Western Media are truly mind-boggling. By Edward S. Herman
Wednesday 16th January - Sheffield-Iraq campaign meeting. Quaker Meeting House, James Row (near cathedral/ new Blue Moon cafe) S1.
Wed 23rd Jan - Open Planning Meeting for the Sheffield Stop the War Coalition.
Friday 25th January - Beatz not Bombz - A fundraising night for Sheffield Stop the War Coalition. Food * Drink * Music * Dance at the Broomspring Centre (Broomspring Lane) - 8 till late. £5/2.50 Concesssion
Also see
www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk
Nether Edge Against the War
Pitsmoor Against The WAR (PATWAR)
Sheffield Socialist Alliance
Sheffield CND
Yorkshire CND
and the Sheff Anti-war Coalition e-mail list (below).