Reminder: Erlich talk on "Inside Syria", Nov 12th; Rally for Peace, Nov 15th

Reminder that  Foreign correspondent and investigative reporter Reese Erlich will give a talk on his new book “Inside Syria: The Backstory of Their Civil War  and What the World Can Expect” on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the United Church, 30 Common Walpole. Recently returned from northern Iraq, Erlick will also discuss the growing influence of extremist rebel groups and why the US bombing campaign will hurt both Americans and people of the region. The talk is sponsored by the Walpole Peace and justice Group. This timely book shows not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the US, and the world. People may park in the parking lot to the right of the church, using the driveway after the Center for Community Counseling and Education, and should enter the church by the right side door.

Also there is a Rally for Peace in Iraq & Syria on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 1:-3 PM  in Boston
Park Street MBTA Station, Park St & Tremont St, Boston.

Rally and march to Downtown Crossing with a mock drone and die-in.

• No more military intervention in Iraq and Syria
• Bring the troops home now
• Stop sending weapons into the region which are leading to so much bloodshed
• Support humanitarian aid, through neutral institutions, for victims of the conflict
• Support self-determination and the demilitarization of the area

Call Congress at (202) 224-3121 and say: “I want Congress to reconvene immediately to fully debate a new “Authorization for Use of Military Force” (AUMF) that deals with Syria, Iraq, and ISIS. And when the vote comes, I want you to vote no.”

For more info or to help organize: United for Justice with Peace, 617-383-4857, info@justicewithpeace.org.

Walpole Peace Group sponsored talk on 'Inside Syria: The Backstory of Their Civil War and What the World Can Expect' on November 12 at 7:30 PM

Please join us for a talk by Foreign correspondent and investigative reporter Reese Erlich on his new book “Inside Syria: The Backstory of Their Civil War  and What the World Can Expect.” See the press release below.

Foreign correspondent and investigative reporter Reese Erlich will give a talk on his new book “Inside Syria: The Backstory of Their Civil War  and What the World Can Expect” on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the United Church, 30 Common Walpole. Recently returned from northern Iraq, Erlick will also discuss the growing influence of extremist rebel groups and why the US bombing campaign will hurt both Americans and people of the region. The talk is sponsored by the Walpole Peace and justice Group. 

Through vivid, on-the-ground accounts and interviews with rebel leaders and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, journalist Reese Erlich explains the complex dynamics underlying the Syrian civil war. Through his many contacts inside Syria, the author reveals who is supporting Assad and why. He describes the agendas of the rebel factions and depicts the dire plight of the Syrian people caught in the cross-fire. He provides insights into the role of the Kurds, the continuing influence of Iran, and the policies of US leaders who seem interested only in protecting US regional interests. This timely book shows not only what is happening inside Syria but why it is so important for the Middle East, the US, and the world.

Reese Erlich  is an award-winning journalist and has covered the Middle East for almost 30 years, reporting from Syria five times and visiting all its neighboring countries. A full-time freelance journalist, he recently reported for CBS Radio and GlobalPost from the Kurdish Region of Iraq. In 2006 he shared a prestigious Peabody Award. 

People may park in the parking lot to the right of the church, using the driveway after the Center for Community Counseling and Education, and should enter the church by the right side door.