Thousands of protesters will call for end to Iraqi conflict

THOUSANDS of anti-war protesters are expected to take to the streets of the capital tomorrow in a renewed call for an end to the conflict in Iraq and the use of Shannon airport as a stopover for US forces.

Thousands of protesters will call for end to Iraqi conflict

As part of a worldwide protest to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, protesters from the Irish anti-war movement will lead a march in Dublin city, while major demonstrations are also expected in 100 cities across the world.

"There's a concerted campaign by the US administration that the situation in Iraq is improving, and while this is not the case, it has had the effect of defusing the anti-war sentiment," said Irish Anti-War Movement chairperson Richard Boyd-Barrett.

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