Cause and Effect
Last night the US House of Representatives approved $162 billion for the war and occupation of Iraq*. It is the largest war funding bill since the invasion, and when passed by the Senate will guarantee war funding well into year six.
We know what the results will be.
The war and occupation has led to the largest refugee flow in the Middle East since the establishment of Israel and the forced displacement of Palestinians in 1948.
The trends speak for themselves.
· For the second year in a row the number of refugees world-wide has increased.
· The increase has been driven by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Action Step: Join us in sending a letter to your local paper drawing attention to this crisis.
Below is a sample letter with tips – and links - on how to send that letter to the editor of your local paper.
Is Your Newspaper Covering the Iraqi Refugee Crisis?
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