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As long as it takes
"I want to go back to my own kids and look them in the face again knowing that I've done all I can to try and save the children of Iraq and other countries who are dying because of my government's unjust, amoral, fear - and money - driven policies. These children and people of other countries are every bit as valuable and worthy of love as my precious wife and children."

How many must die?
Brian started his 24/7 vigil in 2001 to protest about the suffering of Iraqis during the 1990s because of economic sanctions. He continues because of all those who have, and continue, to suffer as a result of the invasion and occupation of Iraq. In Oct 2004 The Lancet estimated that 100,000 Iraqis have died. In Oct 2006 it was estimated that 655,000 people have died in Iraq as a result of the 2003 invasion (see more here). And how many millions of other lives have been blighted for ever?

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demonstration speeches: June 08, Oct 07

Brian's Christmas message, Dec 2006

Brian on why he continues his protest, 2005

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This photo was taken by Gemma Day in Dec 04 for an Independent on Sunday article. See all media articles.

Mark Thomas, comedian and campaigner, 2004
" ...Now they wish to evict Brian from his place of protest. Maybe because he is an embarrassment to such a war mongering government. Whatever their reason it is wrong. A democracy that can not stand one man and some placards outside its front doors doesn't seem to have much faith in itself. That is why I support Brian for Parliament."

The heroic Brian Haw
Letter in The Independent, 2 Aug 05
Sir: Brian Haw has struck a major blow for international peace in his passive defiance of government aggression in the face of his peace protest (report, 30 July). I cannot think of anyone who has sacrificed as much as he has on a personal level in the cause of peace in this country and I would like to see him being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Andrew Stephenson, Newhaven, East Sussex

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PRESS RELEASE
Monday 15 May 2006

HUGO CHAVEZ TO VISIT BRIAN HAW IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE

MONDAY 15 MAY, around 4pm, PARLIAMENT SQUARE

The President of Venezuela has been invited to visit Brian Haw, the Parliament Square peace protestor, when he goes to Parliament this afternoon to meet with MPs.

The Venezuelan President has been invited in person by supporters of Brian Haw who met him at a meeting on Sunday 14 May hosted by the Mayor of London and MPs organizing the meeting in Parliament have urged him to attend the 24 vigil. President Chávez expressed a very sincere interest in visiting Mr Haw who has been maintaining a continuous vigil against the UK government’s foreign policy towards Iraq for nearly 5 years. [A]

President Chávez is opposed to the occupation of Iraq and is supportive of the anti-war movement. Attacking America’s foreign policy yesterday he said, “How many children will die before the day ends? Why do they have to die?'' [B]

Hugo Chávez, described by John Pilger as “the most popular head of state in the western hemisphere, probably in the world” has been visiting London for two days on the invitation of London’s Mayor. [C]

Mr Livingston referred to President Chávez as “a beacon of democracy and social progress in the Latin America.” [D]

President Chávez will be attending a reception at the House of Commons from 4pm and it is expected that he will visit Brian Haw and supporters at some point during his visit to Parliament.

Brian Haw said, “Viva Venezuela! Viva Hugo Chávez! Servant of the people. Welcome. You must not leave the UK without visiting us, the people, in Parliament Square. It would be mission unaccomplished!”

INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
Contact 07791 486484 for more information.
For information on Brian Haw see www.parliament-square.org.uk

NOTES:
A. Brian Haw started his continuous vigil opposite Parliament on 2nd June 2001 to protest against the economic sanctions that were having such a disastrous effect of people's lives in Iraq. He has continued to protest against invasion and occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq. His display shows the injustice and horrors that have been suffered as a result of our government's foreign policy.

B. “Britain's left-wing 'aristocracy' greet their hero Chavez”, 15 May 2006 http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article484128.ece

C. “Chávez is a threat because he offers the alternative of a decent society”, 13 May 2006
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1773908,00.html

D. For details of President Chávez’s itinery: http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=8043

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