Why South Korean peace activists walked into a prison on their own feet.

Yeo-ok Yang and Jungmin Choi, activists of World Without War, and Reverend Bora Im of Hyanglin Church were put into prison on May 20.

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They were sentenced to pay a fine of two million won each (approximately 2,000 USD) for taking a direct action to block the construction of Jeju Naval Base, which had been illegally undertaken without an agreement with local residents…visit War Resisters’ International website to read more.

Pax Christi’s Ash Wednesday Anti-Drones Service at Liverpool University

On Wednesday 5th March members of Pax Christi gathered from across Merseyside at the University of Liverpool for its Ash Wednesday Service to protest the University’s continuing research into miltary drones. You can see a selection of the photos from the event below and details of the service are also available.

01e 5.3.14 Pax Christi Ash Wednesday drone witness at Liverpool University

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Remembrance Day 2013 Photos

A selection of the photos from Merseyside C.N.D.’s Remembrance Day 2013 held at the Peace Garden, St. John’s Garden, Liverpool – 11th November.

Merseyside C.N.D. banner
Merseyside C.N.D. banner
Brian Gerrard.
Brian Gerrard (far right).
Merseyside C.N.D. Co-chair Gerry Poole
Merseyside C.N.D. Co-chair Gerry Poole
Jan Harper from Pax Christi
Jan Harper from Pax Christi
Gordon Nash from Wallasey C.N.D.
Gordon Nash from Wallasey C.N.D.
Peace Banner at St John's Garden
Peace Banner at St John’s Garden
Peace poppies on the memorial plaque
Peace poppies on the memorial plaque
Wallsey C.N.D.'s Barbara Hardcastle (centre)
Wallsey C.N.D.’s Barbara Hardcastle (centre)
Shirley Johnson (right) from Birkenhead C.N.D.
Shirley Johnson (right) from Birkenhead C.N.D.
Neville Grundy performing peace songs and Gerry Poole background)
Neville Grundy performing peace songs and Gerry Poole (background)
Gordon Nash with the "Secure Your Future" banner
Gordon Nash with the “Secure Your Peace” banner