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Cease-fire on Gaza now!

A torchlight procession for peace in Gaza is organised in solidarity with the victims of the war in the Middle East. Everyone who wishes a peacefull solution for this conflict is invited to take part in this non-political peace demonstration, in which many civil society organisations take part.
Demonstrations will also be held in Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, Stavanger and many other places in Norway.
For more information: check http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72561090184.

Published: January 8, 2009 Author: Svein Tore Bergestuen

When: Thursday, 8. January 2009 19:00
To: Thursday, 8. January 2009
Where: Oslo, Youngstorget
Host: Human Rights House Oslo, Amnesty Norway, Norwegian People’s Aid, Norwegian Red Cross and many more
Contact: Svein Tore Bergestuen (90122142)
More info: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72561090184

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