'Stop the War - Troops Out of Afghanistan'. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
24th Oct, 2009: ‘Bring the Troops Home’ was the demand of tens of thousands of anti-war protesters in London today. The demonstration was called by Stop the War, CND and the British Muslim Institute. Trafalgar Square heard speeches against against the ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, with speakers as diverse as refusing soldier Lance Cpl Joe Glenton and Guantanamo survivor Omar Deghayes.
The protest was led by war vetarans and the families of solidiers who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pictured: Pat Arrowsmith, veteran CND campaigner. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
Speakers accused Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of playing to American imperialist desires. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
Students and young people from accross the country came to join in the protest against the war. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
Student protesters charge down Regent Street, London. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
Speakers and protesters aired their anger at US President Obama for sending more troops into Afghanistan. Photo © Josh Jones 2009
7 Comments
Hi Josh
Nice photography of the March yesterday. I’m still wading through my images of the demo, hoping to post some soon.
Keep on pressing that shutter.
cheers Degsy
Great, thanks for the support Degsy.
Let me know when they’re up. :)
Great imagery JJ.. Miss my times doing similar ;)
Hi Josh
Finally posted some of my images from the STW Demo last Saturday. The link to my gallery is below:
http://www.pbase.com/cmosdude/street_people
cheers
Degsy
Good job Degsy – you’ve really captured the diversity and common resolve of the people who attended.
Thanks Hesan. I’ll invite you next time :)