Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Brent Stop the War meeting: Wars: The Effect on Soldiers Mon 11 Feb


Brent Stop the War meeting: Wars: The Effect on Soldiers Mon 11 Feb 


 Speakers: Julio Torres (Veterans for Peace UK) New York born Torres was a member of the U.S. Army for eleven years 2005-2016, including a year in Iraq, with the rank of Staff Sergeant

 Ben Griffin (ex-Paratrooper, SAS soldier and founder of Veterans for Peace UK) Served in Northern Ireland, Macedonia, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2005 he was released from Army service after refusing to continue serving under American command in Iraq. Ben served as national coordinator of VfP until 2018 and remains an active member. 

chair:Mike Phipps (Brent Stop the War)

 The financial costs of US and British wars in the Middle East since the beginning of this century have been well documented. The personal costs to the soldiers who took part and to their families, friends and neighbours are often less noticed. This is an opportunity to hear and talk to war veterans about their experiences and how we might learn to fight for peace.



Brent Stop the War 11/2/2019: Wars: The Effect on Soldiers: Julio Torres &; Ben Griffin
 url: https://youtu.be/DQIscxhBpqs



 Brent Stop the War 11/2/2019: Wars: The Effect on Soldiers: Questions and discussion url:https://youtu.be/OBK9k-C4thg

see also 


Nico Walker: ‘I needed to show how bad Iraq was’

Currently in jail for bank robbery, the former army medic reflects on writing his book, serving in Iraq and finding solace in Albert Camus

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