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Kashmir: The World's Most Militarized Dispute Start: 4:30 pm Human Rights Policy for *"The World's Most Militarized Dispute"* Special Vigil against the Afghanistan War Start: 5:00 pm We will have a SPECIAL Vigil Against the War to call for withdrawal of US Troops from Afghanistan. As the false debate continues over whether 40,000 troops is 'enough to win', 'enough to not lose', or enough to keep us involved in propping up an illegitimate regime, we need to speak out to oppose not only the deployment of additional troops in this foolish adventure, but for the complete withdrawal of US Troops from Afghanistan. You are encouraged to make and bring your own signs (please be careful to spell "Afghanistan" properly - A F G H A N I S T A N ) and we plan to supply additional signs. If you wish, bring candles and/or flashlights. Current Political Situation in Thailand Start: 6:30 pm a talk by Greg King, progressive Boston union activist who has family ties to Thailand and has visited many times. Greg will illuminate some of the reasons for the current political strife in that country, with background information on Thai politics. 617-230-0632 for more information. Russ Baker, author of Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Invisible Government Start: 7:00 pm Extrajudicial Killings in Colombia: Not in Our Name! Start: 7:00 pm MARTHA LUCIA GIRALDO VILLANO Since 2000, the U.S. government has provided nearly $5 billion in military and police aid to Colombia. Despite claims of an improved human rights record, thousands of civilians are being killed by this U.S.-funded military. Further, Colombian human rights groups report a 68% increase in murders by the armed forces in a recent five-year period over the previous five years. And the rate of such extrajudicial slaughter is still on the rise! Setting human rights conditions on U.S. funding to the Colombian military clearly has been ineffective in stemming these killings or bringing those responsible to justice. Ms. Giraldo Villano is the daughter of a small-scale farmer who was executed by the National Army. She is active in the Victims of State Crimes Movement, in which she works with other victims organizing to demand their right to

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