Ahern told to cancel White House visit

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was today urged to cancel his visit to the White House in protest at the Bush administration’s plans to invade Iraq.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003 - 16:00

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was today urged to cancel his visit to the White House in protest at the Bush administration’s plans to invade Iraq.

Anti-war protesters said Mr Ahern should refuse to travel to Washington tomorrow to mark St Patrick’s Day, accusing the Taoiseach of complying with US war preparations.

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Courts War in Iraq Place: White House Place: Iraq Place: Washington Place: Dublin Place: Ireland Person: Ahern Person: Taoiseach Person: Bertie Ahern Person: Bush Person: Richard Boyd Barrett Person: Saddam Hussein Event: St Patrick’s Day Organisation: NGO Peace Alliance Organisation: Peace and Neutrality Alliance Organisation: Irish Anti-War Movement Organisation: IAWM

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