Shut Down Guantanamo

January 16th ,2008 was the anniversary of the first prisoners being brought to Guantanamo.  Amnesty International and the Religious Campaign Against Torture called for demonstrations that week in Washington DC and local communities. Spirited protests were held to demand the closing of the Guantanamo prison and an end to torture.   The Washington DC demonstration was held January 11.  See http://www.witnesstorture.org/ .

In the Capital District Upper Hudson Peace Action held the following local protests the week of January 7th.  Pictures:  Guantanamo Protest\pictures.htm

January 7^th  5pm at the northeast corner of Routes 155 and 20 in Guilderland.  Sponsored by Guilderland Neighbors for Peace.  Contact Steve or Barbara Wickham, 452-6899.

January 9^th  Noon in front of the Capitol in Albany (Eagle and State).  Sponsored by Upper Hudson Peace Action.  Contact David Easter, 462-5907.

January 11^th at noon in front of the Armory in Albany (Washington and Lark).  Sponsored by Albany Catholic Worker and Troy Catholic Worker.  Contact Fred Boeher, 482-4966

January 11^th 3pm, near intersection of Balltown Rd and State St, Niskyuna.  Sponsored by Schenectady Neighbors for Peace.  Contact  Elaine Klein, elaineklein@hotmail.com.

January 12^th at noon in front of the Post Office on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by Saratoga Peace Alliance.