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Edinburgh CND news 7th August

Edinburgh CND activist Anne Scott, passed away on 29th July. She will be missed by many. Her Funeral / Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday 23rd August 1pm: Warriston Crematorium 36 Warriston Road Edinburgh EH7 4HW    Dress code: campaign t-shirts (at Anne’s request) Flowers: Anne requested only a small arrangement of flowers in Suffragette colours for the service which have been organised.
EVENTS:
1. A entertaining event on a very serious subject is taking place on Wednesday August 15 at 7.20pm in the Stand New Town Theatre at  96 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DH
Yer Tea’s Oot is a evening of entertainment for nuclear disarmament and will have some comedy , music and a premiere of the latest short film starring renowned Scottish actor David Hayman.
Tickets for this event are  £14  however if you are going with your pal or partner – a two tickets for the price of one offer is available (contact us for the code)
Tickets are likely to be in big demand – so here is information about the various ways you can about getting tickets for Yer Tea’s Oot –
i Booking online – at www.outstandingtickets.com
ii By phoning – 0131 558 9005
iii In person – by going into the New Town Centre at 96 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DH
2. CND stalls to promote the Nae Nukes Rally & the nuclear ban treaty: 
NEW! Friday 17th  August: Scottish CND will be at the East End of Princes Street from 1230 to run a street collection and stall  from 12 noon – 4 pm
i. Saturday 18th  August: Edinburgh CND will be at the East End of Princes Street from 1230 (PLEASE NOTE THIS REPLACES THE 11TH)
ii. Tuesday 21st August: Scottish CND stall 1230 – 2 pm, east end of Princes Street – opposite  Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
iii. We will be leafleting other Fringe events with a Peace theme. including:
+++++Conchies! A new play about a group of conscientious objectors August 13 – 18, 6.15pm Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh and ‘Letters for Peace‘
Featuring  Mr McFalls Chamber String Trio.  15th – 17th of August. Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Dalmenny St. Leith. 8pm
NaeNukesRally: On 22nd September 2018 we celebrate with international campaigners. Play your part and assemble at Faslane Peace Camp and walk to rally at the North Gate. To book a bus from Edinburgh: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bus-from-edinburgh-to-faslane-for-the-22nd-september-international-rally-tickets-46794651061?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button To keep up to date with these events see: Scottish CND:  http://www.banthebomb.org  and Nuclear Ban Scotland  http://www.nuclearban.scot/sep-rally/
NEWS:
1. UNFOLD ZERO and the Basle Peace Office report: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week warned member states and UN staff that the United Nations is $140 million short of its budget and could run out of cash, due to late and non-payment of UN dues by member states. In a letter sent to UN members, Guterres said that the UN had “never faced such a difficult cash flow situation this early in the calendar year. An organization such as ours should not have to suffer repeated brushes with bankruptcy. But surely, the greater pain is felt by those we serve when we cannot, for want of modest funds, answer their call for help.”Move the Nuclear Weapons Money has called for re-allocation of a portion of nuclear weapons budgets to assist the UN cash crisis. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, the cost to extend the lifetime of each US Trident nuclear missile is $140 million, the same amount as the UN shortfall. The Basle Peace office and PNND add:
We encourage groups to build political pressure and government action for global nuclear abolition.
  1. Invite participants at your event to sign the Avaaz petition, United Nations: Step up for Nuclear Abolition. 
Nuclear-armed states are trying to scuttle the UN High-Level Conference on Nuclear Disarmament. We can not let them win. The conference could increase numbers of countries signing the Nuclear Ban Treaty and build pressure on nuclear armed States to prohibit the use of nuclear weapons and take steps to reduce stockpiles and achieve complete nuclear disarmament. Click here to sign the petition. For more information see the UNFOLD ZERO article United Nations: Step up for Nuclear Abolition
  1. Encourage participants at your event to support nuclear weapons divestment.
Corporations manufacturing nuclear weapons have financial interests and are the most powerful lobby to keep the nuclear arms race running. Together we can move cities, universities, churches, banks and even governments to curtail the power of these corporations by ending investments in them. For more information, including examples of nuclear divestment, see Move the Nuclear Weapons Money. 
For more activities and action ideas, please see the 2018 Nuclear Remembrance and Action Week Guide.
3. Setsuko Thurlow is an outspoken — but softspoken — survivor of the August 6, 1945 bombing of Hiroshima. Her story deeply moves audiences — and helped win the Nobel Peace Prize. Children in Hiroshima who received a gift of drawing materials from a church in DC, unexpectedly created colorful visions of joy, not tragedy. Now those drawings are part of a new film. And Martin Forwood tells us why the adrift UK Moorside new nuclear project is about to shipwreck. For more news see: Beyond Nuclear International
4. CND UK and ICAN remind us: On the anniversaries of history’s two deadliest bombings, we must continue telling the stories of the hibakusha – those who survived. And we must continue campaigning to prevent another Hiroshima or Nagasaki. Kate Hudson explains: Conventional wisdom – especially in the US – suggests it was necessary to drop the bomb on Japan in order to bring about a speedy conclusion to the war and save lives. Even today many people genuinely believe that the bomb was necessary to bring about a Japanese surrender and to avoid the need for an invasion of Japan by the US, which might have cost hundreds of thousands of lives. But extensive scholarly research in the US, using primary sources from the time, shows that this just wasn’t true.

Read the full article on the CND website

On the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Mayor Matsui of Hiroshima delivered this year’s Peace Declaration at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony. Please find attached a letter from Mayor Matsui and the Peace Declaration in PDF format for your reference. It would be most appreciated if you would kindly help us foster and expand international public opinion through widely sharing the Peace Declaration.
The Peace Declaration is also available online at the City of Hiroshima website:
http://www.city.hiroshima.lg.j p/www/contents/1317948556078/i ndex.html
A video clip of Mayor Matsui delivering the Peace Declaration will be posted on the same page soon.
Mayor Matsui’s letter also asks you to help us increase the member cities of Mayors for Peace. The recruitment packet is available online at the Mayors for Peace website in multiple languages. We ask for your kind cooperation in expanding the Mayors for Peace network.
http://www.mayorsforpeace.org/ english/outlines/join.html
5. Nuclear Free Local Authorities media release, 
As the 73rd anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic weapon attacks nears, NFLA encourages its members to show their solidarity for a nuclear weapons free world
August 6th and August 9th 2018 will be the 73rd anniversary of the atomic weapon attacks on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which led to the direct and longer-term deaths of over 220,000 people in the two cities. Many Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) members, in solidarity with the Mayors for Peace organisation led by Hiroshima and Nagasaki, will organise their own local events next week. (1)
The atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki destroyed 90% of both cities and killed 110,000 people instantaneously. Around the same amount died days and months later due to the impact of radiation from the bombs on their bodies. Since 1946, the two cities hold annual Peace Memorial Ceremonies to remember those who died and for the survivors, known as ‘hibakusha’. The aim of each annual ceremony is to call for no future use of nuclear weapons and ‘no more hibakushas’.
NFLA was established on the 5th November 1980 pledged to the same aim, and over the past near four decades has worked across the world, and with Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to call for a nuclear weapons free world. It links in with Mayors for Peace, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and national groups like CND (in its 60th year of activity) to help to realise that aim.
6.140,000 origami cranes workshop: Remembering Nagasaki
August 11, 2-4pm and most Saturdays Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre
5 Upper Bow, EH1 2JN
7. On Saturday 18th August at 14:30 there will be a special screening of the landmark feature documentary Carry Greenham Home capturing the women’s anti-nuclear protests at the Greenham Common Peace Camp – a shining example of non-violent feminist action, that changed both lives and laws. Hippodrome Cinema Bo’ness at 2.30pm.
8. Los Alamos Bulletins   249   http://www.lasg.org/
9. News from Australia http://www.walkingforcountry.com
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Edinburgh CND News 23rd July 2018

August 5th: Many of you will have heard that Edinburgh CND activist Anne Scott, passed away on 29th July. She will be missed by many.
We will be remembering her tomorrow (6th) at our Hiroshima Commemoration 6pm to 7pm at the Mound/Princes Street
1. Edinburgh CNDs annual commemoration of the dropping of a Nuclear Bomb on Hiroshima will be held on Monday 6th August 2018 from 6pm to 7pm at The Mound , bordering Princes Street  Edinburgh, EH1 2, United Kingdom. Join us to protest all nuclear weapons. Bring banners, songs, poems, yourself, friends.
Extra info on general actions from UNFOLD ZERO and the Basle Peace Office: the 2018 Nuclear Remembrance and Action Week Guide.
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2. The following day Tuesday 7th August will be our  regular organising meeting, 6pm, Peace and Justice Centre, 5 Upper Bow, Edinburgh. We are planning for 2 major events: our event at the Edinburgh World Justice Festival on Wednesday 10th October and the big Faslane Rally on 22nd September.
 Play your part on 22nd September. Assemble at Faslane Peace Camp and walk to rally at the North Gate.
3. Saturday 11th August: monthly leafleting, 12.30 pm at the East End of Princes Street.

4. THE STAND’S NEW TOWN THEATRE (VENUE 7) – WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST – 7:20PM As we say round here: ‘If they drap the bomb, yer tea’s oot!’. A cabaret evening of top entertainment that also tells the story of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), Scotland’s part in that and the winning of the Nobel Peace Prize in the context of 60 Years of disarmament campaigning in Scotland. Including a specially-commissioned short film by David Hayman, music and comedy. Supported by Scottish CND.

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OTHER NEWS: 
1. Why we Marched Against Trump By KATE HUDSON CND General Secretary
Last Friday’s demonstration was a remarkable upsurge of popular feeling against the policies of Donald Trump. It was a powerful rejection of the extraordinary human, social and economic damage being inflicted across the USA and the consequences of these developments across the globe.
His presence in the White House means open season for racism, homophobia and misogyny. The support and succour that he brings to the far right internationally is enormously dangerous; this is a political development that must be challenged at every level.
For peace and anti-nuclear campaigners, the threats are very marked and we need to ensure that they are widely understood. There are many reasons to oppose Trump, but his nuclear policies present dangers that no one can avoid.
When he builds his wall, we can tear it down. When he puts children in cages, we can break them open. But when he presses the nuclear button, there will be no second chance. We are all confronted with annihilation. Read Kate Hudson’s full article on the CND website
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2. Peace and disarmament activists from the World Future Council, Büchel is Everywhere, Nukewatch, Abolition 2000 Youth Network, and other organisations gathering at the Büchel airforce base in Germany weekend OF 13th to 15th, claim that the U.S. nuclear weapons deployed at the base and at other NATO countries inflame the conflict between NATO and Russia, provoke nuclear counter measures and increase the risk of a nuclear exchange by miscalculation or accident.
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3. The next meeting of the local Edinburgh CAAT group will take place on Monday 23 July, 7pm to 8.45pm at the Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh.                                                                         As a result of the demonstrations held against the Glasgow Arms Fair (the Undersea Defence Technology conference held at the SEC at the end of June) Glasgow City Council have committed to a new human rights based ethical policy to ensure events such as this are not hosted in Glasgow again. Huge congratulations and thanks to everyone who supported the demonstrations. We’ll continue to keep the pressure on the council to ensure they abide by their commitments.  Check out our photo gallery from the demonstrations
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4. Events at the Youth Peace Academy open to all members & supporters Youth Peace Academy. Applications are not officially closed, but we might be able to make some space for last minute registrations. Note the following activities: Speech from Hiroshima Survivor Mr. IESHIMA Masashi Fri 27th, 4.30 pm, University of Strathclyde Students’ Association, 90 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JH, Vertigo Room (level 8) Social gathering with Live Ceilidh by The McHart Ceilidh Band (finger buffet provided, drinks available at the bar) Sat 28th, 7 pm, 35 Avenuepark St, Glasgow G20 8TS Bus tour of the Faslane Peace Camp & Faslane Base with workshops on non violent direct action & convoys. Sunday, 29th of July, 10 am – 3 pm Leaving from  SYHA Glasgow Youth Hostel, 7-8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY at 10 am, returning to Glasgow City Centre at 3 pm.  Please get in touch by email or phone (0141 3571529) if you want to book your space at any of these events!

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5. CND stalls to promote the Nae Nukes Rally & the nuclear ban treaty Tuesday August 7 – 12:30 pm – 2 pm, Donald Dewar statue in Buchanan Street Glasgow
Tuesday August 14 – 12:30 pm – 2 pm, -in front of war memorial at Paisley Cross, Paisley
Tuesday August 21 – 12:30 pm – 2 pm, far end of Princes Street – opposite  Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh 
Tuesday August 28 – 12:30 pm – 2 pm, at Desperate Dan statue – – across from Caird Hall, Dundee 
Tuesday 11 September –  Bridgegate (near Brownings the Bakers), Ivine

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6. Origami Peace Cranes: Workshops on the second Saturday of each month from 2 – 4pm at the Edinburgh Peace & Justice Centre.  So far we have gathered about 80,000 paper cranes from Scotland, England, Belgium and Japan. But we need many more people to join in to reach the goal of 140,000 paper cranes by August of 2019 when there will be an  exhibition of the cranes.                                                                                                      —————————-                                                                                                                                    7. 7.1 The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission claimed it canceled a study that would have looked at cancer incidences among children living around US nuclear power plants, because it was “too expensive.” But we uncovered the real reasons. And an international delegation found 12 compelling arguments to talk Vietnam out of starting a nuclear power program, for now. 7.2 On July 16, 34 years apart, Americans in New Mexico were dosed with radiation, then ignored and forgotten. Those downwind of the July 16, 1945 Trinity nuclear test finally got their Senate hearing on Capitol Hill. We went with them. The 90-million gallon radioactive waste spill at Church Rock, New Mexico, on July 16, 1979, permanently poisoned the Puerco River, used by Native American tribes still suffering the effects today. STOP PRESS 7.3 It takes courage to stand up to nuclear authorities in Russia but Fedor Maryasov and Andrey Talevlin continue to do just that. Oleg Bodrov reports on their success and the risks they still face. A “reserve” sounds like a protected space but the wild animals of Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania are threatened by a uranium mine that would destroy their health, habitat and future.More news at: https://beyondnuclearinternational.org                      

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9. Los Alamos Study Group: House Version of Defense Bill Would Advance Los Alamos Plutonium Bomb Factory; Ben Ray Lujan, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Steve Pearce work together to turn LANL into national “production center”  http://www.lasg.org/
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10. News from Australia http://www.walkingforcountry.com

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Edinburgh CND News 11th July

Saturday July 14th,Starting midday at the Scottish Parliament and then going via the US consulate to the Meadows for a festival.  No to Trump. This is the day that  Trump is visiting Scotland: after his attendance at the NATO summit in Brussels and visiting Teresa May.    Edinburgh CND will have a banner on the demo and will be sharing a peace stall at the Meadows. Join us.                                                                                                                                             You can download the leaflet for the demo from https://scotlandstopwar.org/2018/06/23/leaflet-artwork-for-trump-demos/   If you’d like bulk copies email edinburghstw@tiscali.co.uk or you can collect from the Augustine Church on George 4th Bridge c/o Kirsty, Jubilee ScotlandCheck out the Scotland Against Trump Facebook Page for up to date information. https://www.facebook.com/events/628616174183456/

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 There is also a big demo planned for London on the Friday.
Statement from Scottish CND:
There is no surprise that we are offering support to the Anti Trump rally organised by STUC at the end of this week. Nuclear weapons in Trump’s hands has been a major concern for all our members and supporters. Scottish CND will have a stall and a speaker at the Glasgow rally and a presence at the national protest in Edinburgh. Glasgow CND and Edinburgh CND are also supporting these demonstrations. Please join us if you can.
While some steps in the right direction have been made by Trump and his administration (North Korea summit) we have to keep in mind that many of his statements and actions are contributing to moving us closer to nuclear war.
For example inflammatory posts on Twitter like having a nuclear button which is much bigger and more powerful than North Korea’s to pushing withdrawal from the Iran Deal. In these difficult times of conflict we call for world leaders to act with diplomacy and use tactful words and language to help with the peace making in our modern world . Moreover, we call nuclear weapons states to align to the rest of the countries who reject nuclear weapons and sign and ratify the new Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
In London, Kate Hudson, CND General Secretary, said:
“Trump is the President who’s torn up the Iran nuclear deal, he’s threatened to kill millions with nuclear weapons in North Korea, and he’s unveiled new ‘usable’ nukes, increasing the possibility of nuclear war.
“When he dropped the ‘mother of all bombs’ on Afghanistan it signaled that he won’t stop with threats. We have to recognise that a nuclear bomb could be next.
“His visit to Britain comes after an appearance at the NATO summit in Brussels where he is calling on member states to spend even more money on nuclear weapons and war.
“It’s crucial that Trump’s visit is defined not by Theresa May’s open arms, but by opposition to his dangerous policies. That’s why thousands of us will take to the streets in central London on Friday to make that message loud and clear.”
There is no denying the impact that US President Donald Trump has had on the international stage. His visit to the UK this week is expected to attract tens of thousands of protesters, furious at his policies and attitudes. CND will be joining the Together Against Trump demonstration in central London, as well as supporting dozens of protests across the country. Read about why we’re protesting in this month’s Campaign magazine.As well as tearing up the Iran nuclear deal. Trump threatened to kill millions with US nukes in North Korea. He recently announced new ‘usable’ nukes to expand the possibility of nuclear warfare, and he’s visiting Brussels this month to demand that NATO members spend even more on nuclear weapons and war.
One minute Trump’s posing as the peace broker, the next minute he’s preparing for war. His presidency threatens the security of the world and it’s time for our movement to confront him.
This month’s edition of Campaign also looks at Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Will this bring de-nuclearisation and peace to the peninsula?
Other News:
1. Latest Peace and Justice Centre News: Peace and Justice News – Peace and Justice
The P and J will be holding their weekly Crane Making at the Carnival against Trump on 14th
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2. Statement from the Basle Peace Office:

Parliamentarians and nuclear disarmament activists are calling on U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin to use the opportunity of their July 16 summit to step back from the nuclear brink and make progress on nuclear disarmament.  ‘Trump and Putin should consider ‘No-First-Use’ commitments, better military-to-military communications (re-establishing and upgrading hotlines instead of scrapping them), lowering the alert status of US and Russian weapons that are maintained in a state of immediate readiness to launch, and an end to provocative and potentially dangerous military exercises close to each other’s borders,’ says John Hallam, Co-Chair of the Abolition 2000 Working Group on Nuclear-Risk Reduction. ‘In addition, the leaders should reaffirm the joint statement of Gorbachev and Reagan made in 1986 that “A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”                                                                                                                                   3. PNND added: More than 300 parliamentarians from Europe, Russia, other former Soviet countries, Canada and the United States adopted a declaration in Berlin today expressing deep concern about unresolved conflicts and nuclear weapons threats in the region, and proposing measures that should be taken to rebuild peace and security in Europe. (Declaration in English, French or Russian.)
The parlaimentarians were in Berlin for the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, which was held just prior to the NATO Summit in Brussels and the Trump-Putin Summit in Helsinki

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4. News from Beyond Nuclear: Golden Misabiko cares about human rights. That’s why he’s fought to stop uranium mines in Congo. His government imprisoned and tortured him and tried to poison him. He lives in exile. But still he fights on. Despite the apparent truce after the US summit with North Korea, nuclear super powers still talk about fighting nuclear wars. Shouldn’t we be more worried — and engaged — asks Rashmee Roshan Lall? Have you got a great story? Tell us about it!                                                               They aren’t above serving up radioactive pizza to make a point, but this Cumbrian couple have spent decades sounding the alarm about the dangers of the English reprocessing plant. At the other end of the nuclear fuel chain, uranium miners in Niger have suffered previously unknown diseases, contaminated water and radioactive dust blowing across their desert homeland. Beyond Nuclear International
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5. Nuclear ban tour – stall dates to promote ban & demo Tue 7 Aug, 12.30 – 2 pm – Glasgow City Centre, Tue 14 Aug, 12.30 – 2 pm Paisley, Tue 21 Aug, 12.30 – 2 pm Edinburgh, Tue 28 Aug, 12.30 -2 pm Dundee, Tue 11 Sep – 12.30 – 2 pm Irvine

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6. News from Australia http://www.walkingforcountry.com
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7. News from UK Parliament: The government’s part-aid funded Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, worth over £1bn and growing, is being used finance a M&C Saatchi PR campaign to support IMF-demanded cuts in Tunisia. Austerity and associated unemployment played a role in sparking the 2011 Arab Spring in Tunisia and is also now making the country vulnerable to civil unrest once again.

 Tweet of Guardian story here: https://twitter.com/lloyd_rm/status/1014124294522265600Astonishingly, the independent aid watchdog ICAI has said that that due to gaps in monitoring evaluation and learning, ICAI cannot be sure that CSSF programming is not risking aggravating the very conflicts it seeks to address – ICAI 2018 report, paras 4.77, 4.79.

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Edinburgh CND News 24th June. Updated 1st July

Tuesday 3rd July: ECND regular organising meeting, 6pm, Peace and Justice Centre, 5 Upper Bow, Edinburgh. We are planning for 2 major events: Trumps visit in July and the big Faslane Rally on 22nd September
 
Saturday 7th July 12.00 noon No to Nato – join the nuclear ban.  Protest in solidarity with the demonstration that will be taking place in Brussels where the NATO summit meeting is taking place.  East end of Princes Street next to the Wellington Statue.
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1. Trump is visiting Britain in July and CND UK wide will be protesting to raise the profile of the nuclear issue. The danger of nuclear war is considerable – the hands on the Doomsday clock are now 2 minutes to midnight, the closest since 1953.

Trump has torn up the Iran nuclear deal, previously threatened to kill millions with US nukes in North Korea, and published his new Nuclear Posture Review, which talks of ‘usable’ nuclear weapons and additional scenarios in which they could be used. His presidency threatens the security of the world and we have to make our opposition very clear – and help to get others aware of the urgency and of the need to speak out.

There are 2 events planned for Scotland: 
Please make sure you have all invited all your friends and have shared the event from your organisation’s Facebook & Twitter and included it in an e-news.

Here’s the National event in Edinburgh on the 14th https://www.facebook.com/events/628616174183456/
Here’s the Glasgow event on the 13th: https://www.facebook.com/events/177163576333657/ Recruitment for stewards and volunteers to help with the demo  on the 14th have gone live. Stewards need to be available from 11am and helpers from 9:30. Steward sign-up: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSex5scxlz2lmv2np-…/viewform  Carnival of Resistance helpers sign-up: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScV–tEtb6ExIlLRN…/viewform There’s a banner painting and craft session on Thursday 5th July at 6pm in Augustine United Church. Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/217367092391275/Global Justice Now are  holding a banner painting and screening of ‘You’ve been Trumped’ at 3pm on 30th June. Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/622302781478535/Application to host a stall/ book a space at the Carnival of Resistance are now live. Please make sure you fill in this form for your organisation and send it to any other relevant groups and organisations. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6aeCCBxxGefkZ2UaHYJN2rNOpP14DbAqMcSW9siK0xSig-w/viewformAnother short meeting for the Edinburgh National Demo on Monday 25th June AND 2nd JULY at 6pm in Augustine United Church. (and on following Mondays: watch this space)                                                                                                                                    In the lead-up there will be a number of other events (including ours on 7th July: see top of page)

STOP PRESS: from UNFOLD ZERO: President Donald Trump and President Vladamir Putin will meet in Helsinki, on July 16 in what will be the first formal summit of the two leaders.
Such a meeting is both important and significant, coming at a time of heightened tensions, mutual suspicions and conflicts between the two countries.‘The 11-12 July 2018 NATO summit offers a unique opportunity for the European Allies to take the initiative again and demand from the US a negotiation that would lead to the withdrawal of both American and Russian tactical weapons from European soil,’ says Marc Finaud from IDN. ‘Being content with waiting until Russia creates the conditions for disarmament is no longer an option.’

OTHER EVENTS:                                                                                                                                       a. Demonstration at the SEC in Glasgow on Tuesday 26th June at 1000. This is the first day of the arms fair, which officially starts at 1100. Getting there early so we can tell the arms dealers and warmongers what we think of them as they arrive. More details to follow. Please note: this will be a peaceful, non-violent demonstration.

b.Thursday 28th June 7.30pm No to War, No to Trump – Edinburgh Stop the War public meeting – with Lindsey German – Stop the War UK’s convener – at the Augustine Church, George 4th Bridge. Build for the demos on 13th and 14th July
A big thank you to all who attended our meeting on Tuesday 19th. The talks were recorded and are available on youtube: 2018 06 19 19 58 29

2. On 22nd September 2018 we celebrate with international campaigners. Play your part and assemble at Faslane Peace Camp and walk to rally at the North Gate.

OTHER NEWS
STOP PRESS: A.The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament has responded to a statement released by the USA, UK and Russia ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on Sunday. Kate Hudson, CND general secretary, said: “While it is right to mark the anniversary of the landmark NPT, this statement from three of the major nuclear states smacks of appalling hypocrisy. “The NPT calls on all parties ‘to pursue negotiations’ for the disarmament of nuclear weapons ‘in good faith’, but instead Britain, the US and Russia are charging in the opposite direction. see also https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2018/06/283593.htm B A new report sets out how Trident jobs could be protected if Britain’s nuclear weapons system is scrapped.The Nuclear Education Trust report examines the lessons from initiatives in Germany, Estonia, Italy, South Africa, the United States, and the UK. Its authors hope the lessons will inform policy makers working on industrial strategy and defence planning here in Britain. Defence Diversification: International learning for Trident jobs
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1. Abolition 2000 has posted an article – Abolition 2000 actions and responses on USA/Korea peace agreement – which highlights some of the actions by member organisations for peace and diplomacy in NE Asia, and some of the statements by member organisations in response to the USA/DPRK agreement adopted last week.   ‘However, the road to sustainable peace and de-nuclearization will be rocky. We encourage nuclear abolition campaigners to stay active and engaged to ensure success.‘
2. nuClear News No.108 June 2018 is now available for downloading here:
www.no2nuclearpower.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/NuClearNewsNo108.pdf
3. Six-year old Leide Ferreira played with a strange, gleaming blue powder on the floor of her kitchen in Brazil. Within a month she was dead, a victim of one of the world’s worst — and least known — nuclear accidents. Japan wants to finish and open its reprocessing facility. Why do they need that separated plutonium? And what really happened at the Singapore summit between the US and North Korea? 1st July: This week theylook at nuclear France, and the latest fiasco at the still under construction Flamanville nuclear reactor in Normandy, and denounce Trump’s desire for a Space Force and US “dominance” in the heavens. Beyond Nuclear International
4. CND has responded to reports from a public inquiry examining the state-led infiltration of political groups. The inquiry has identified a police spy who infiltrated CND between 1980 and 1984. Kate Hudson, CND general secretary, said:
If John Kerry was trying to disturb CND’s campaigning activities, it had no noticeable effect. No-one we’ve spoken to who was active at the time can even recall his name.
5. From 1:30pm on Wednesday 20th, while Parliament was sitting inside, 60 Trident Ploughshares activists from across the UK chained themselves to the railings outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. They are calling for the UK to Sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and scrap Trident, Britain’s nuclear weapons system.
 
6. The Peace Academy will take place from 27th to 29th July at the Strathclyde University Students’ Union, with accommodation provided for 100 participants at the SYHA Glasgow. Confirmed speaker Ross Greer MSP supports young people applying to the Peace Academy. Captcha
7. Article in Observer on Arms Sales: https://twitter.com/lloyd_rm/status/1010809376653873152
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8. SCND are delighted to announce a new lesson for schools entitled “Survivors’ Stories”. This will run between end of August and end of October and will be available to secondary schools and other groups & organisations in Scotland.
They’re also holding a training session for any folks willing to become volunteer speakers for this lesson on Thursday, 12 of July, 12.30 in our Glasgow office (77 Southpark Av, G12 8LE). Please let us know if you intend to attend.
9. Los Alamos Bulletins   248   http://www.lasg.org/
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Edinburgh CND News 12th June

1. PUBLIC MEETING:
Tuesday 19th June: Public Meeting with  Bruce Gagnon from the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, Will Griffin (US Vet for Peace) and Mary Beth Sullivan (also from the Global Network). 7pm at the Peace and Justice Centre 5 Upper Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JN
Book on Event Bright: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nukes-trump-and-the-military-industrial-complex-tickets-46948482174?
 
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2. Saturday 7th July 12.30pm No to Nato – join the nuclear ban.  Protest in solidarity with the demonstration that will be taking place in Brussels where the NATO summit meeting is taking place.  East end of Princes Street next to the Wellington Statue.

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 See also  http://www.abolition2000.org/en/news/2018/06/13/abolition-2000-actions-and-responses-on-usakorea-peace-agreement/
 
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4. We are also continue to build for the Nae Nukes Anywhere: demo at Faslane nuclear base 22 September 2018 • 12 noon – 5pm Scottish CND is inviting campaigners from across the globe to protest at Faslane in Scotland – site of the Trident nuclear weapons system – to challenge the UK Government to sign the Ban Treaty and scrap its nuclear policies.Here is Edinburgh’s latest ‘green card’ advertising the event. Thanks to Fiona for the design (and contact us if you would like to use Fiona’s skills).

Last year the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (including Scottish CND) helped the UN to write a treaty to ban nuclear weapons (the Treaty of the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) and won the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.
On 22nd September 2018 we celebrate with international campaigners from the United States, Canada, France, Israel and Russia. Play your part and assemble at Faslane Peace Camp and walk to rally at the North Gate.
To keep up to date with these events see:

Scottish CND:  http://www.banthebomb.org  and Nuclear Ban Scotland  http://www.nuclearban.scot/sep-rally/

 

Other Events: 

1. Edinburgh Stop the War: (A)Monday 18th June 7.30pm  At the Peace and Justice Centre, 5 Upper Bow EH1 2JN –regular monthly meeting – a chance to discuss, debate and get involved in organizing activities                                                    (B)  Thursday 28th June 7.30pm No to War, No to Trump – Edinburgh Stop the War public meeting – with Lindsey German – Stop the War UK’s convener – at the Augustine Church, George 4th Bridge. Build for the demos on 13th and 14th July

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2.Edinburgh Campaign Against the Arms Trade:  (A) Leafleting on Saturday 16 June, 2pm to 3pm at the foot of the mound in Edinburgh. Or, if you fancy staying put, get online and use the hashtags #SinkUDT and #UDT2018 to tell people what is going on (B) non-violent direct action training (including prop and banner making for those attending) on Wednesday 20th June. Get in touch if you’re keen to participate and they’ll give you further details. (C) There will be a die-in on the Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow from 1000-1200 on Saturday 23rd June, the weekend before the UnderwaterDefence Technology (UDT) Conference arms fair. This a chance for those who aren’t free during the mid-week arms fair to voice their opposition to the UDT. Congregate at the Donald Dewar statue at 1100.(D) Special Edinburgh group meeting on Monday 25 June, 7pm to 8.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House.                   (E) The Big One:  demonstration at the SEC in Glasgow on Tuesday 26th June at 1000. This is the first day of the arms fair, which officially starts at 1100. Getting there early so we can tell the arms dealers and warmongers what we think of them as they arrive. More details to follow. Please note: this will be a peaceful, non-violent demonstration.

MORE STORIES: 
0. On May 24, Scottish MSPs Sandra White MSP (Convener of the Cross-Party Group on Palestine and Member of the Cross-Party Group on Men’s Violence Against Women and Children) and Christina McKelvie MSP (Convener of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee) joined 48 other leading women parliamentarians from around the world in releasing a joint PNND appeal  Common security for a sustainable and nuclear-weapon-free world.
1. The United Nations elected Ecuador Foreign Minister Maria Fernanda Espinosa to be the President of the UN General Assembly for its 73rd session (September 2018 – September 2019). She is taking on the Presidency of the UNGA during the time when the UN High-Level Conference on Nuclear Disarmament will probably be held, if the UN in October reaffirms its earlier decision to hold the conference (see Nuclear Weapon States’ Long Arm Seen Behind Deferral of Landmark UN Conference).
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2. Beyond Nuclear. Perpetually youthful Ron McCoy, an ICAN founder, was 87 when he led young activists out of a window during UN nuclear ban treaty negotiations. Dan Zak’s book may be a history of nuclear weapons, but it reads more like a Faulkner novel. Africa does not need nuclear power and its booming solar industry is just one example of why not. Jeffrey Lee, Aboriginal owner of 12.5 kms with uranium deposits in northern Australia, resisted the temptation to make a fortune. Instead he saved the land, which is now preserved inside a World Heritage Site. Meanwhile, children living near the Jadugoda uranium mines in India continue to suffer, born deformed and dying prematurely because of their exposure to radiation and heavy metals. Please help them by sharing our stories. For more stories:. Beyond Nuclear International 
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3. Scotland a Peace of History. A project to build a professional timeline exhibition with SCND’s history to mark the 60th anniversary. The project has not started yet because we were waiting for a response from the National Lottery with regards to funding, which has now been approved. If you think you can contribute, or would like to be involved, there is a meeting on 20th of June at 4pm in the SCND office in Glasgow.
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4. Institute for Peace & Dialogue, IPD is one of the leading organiser of several successful annual international academic trainings and research programs in Switzerland in the field of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, mediation, leadership, security, intercultural dialogue and human rights. Through these events IPD bring together academicians, state, private and public sector representatives for the sake of better and more peaceful future building via education and networking. www.ipdinstitute.ch
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5. CND in London (1) have a new anti-nuclear power T-shirt, to see why it is neede Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant given green light  AND (2) Two new jobs: They‘re looking for a Parliamentary Officer and an Office & HR Manager. Two fantastic opportunities to work on our campaign full time. Let your friends and contacts know if you think they will be interested.

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6.  http://www.lasg.org/   For latest press releases from Los Alamos
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Edinburgh CND News 30th May for JUNE

Edinburgh CND has a very full June coming up. Including our Plants for Peace Stall at the Meadows Festival and, what promises to be, an exciting public meeting with speakers from the USA.
3. Saturday 9th June: monthly leafleting, 12.30 pm at the East End of Princes Street.
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Stall at Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links EH6 7QR 9am to 5pm. Helpers welcome: just drop by
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4. Tuesday 19th June: Public Meeting with  Bruce Gagnon from the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, Will Griffin (US Vet for Peace) and Mary Beth Sullivan (also from the Global Network). 7pm at the Peace and Justice Centre 5 Upper Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JN
This meeting should be a good launch for the actions planned on July 13th (Glasgow) and 14th (Edinburgh). Watch this space for details of organising meetings and further details of actions.
We will also continue to build for the demo on 22nd September. Here is our latest ‘green card’ advertising the event. Thanks to Fiona for the design (and contact us if you would like to use Fiona’s skills).
To book a bus from Edinburgh: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bus-from-edinburgh-to-faslane-for-the-22nd-september-international-rally-tickets-46794651061?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button
To keep up to date with these events see:

Scottish CND:  http://www.banthebomb.org  and Nuclear Ban Scotland  http://www.nuclearban.scot/sep-rally/

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5. CAAT if you’re looking to get involved in the fight against theUnderwater Defence Technology (UDT) Conference in Glasgow this summer (26th – 28th June), here are some dates for your diary:
(A) There will be a die-in on the Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow from 1100-1200 on Saturday 23rd June, the weekend before the arms fair. This a chance for those who aren’t free during the mid-week arms fair to voice their opposition to the UDT. Congregate at the Donald Dewar statue at 1100.
(B) The Big One: we’ll be joining a demonstration at the SEC in Glasgow on Tuesday 26th June at 1000. This is the first day of the arms fair, which officially starts at 1100. We’re getting there early so we can tell the arms dealers and warmongers what we think of them as they arrive. More details to follow as we liase with the SEC. Please note: this will be a peaceful, non-violent demonstration.

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STOP PRESS: 6. Thursday 28th June 7.30pm No to War, No to Trump – Edinburgh Stop the War public meeting – with Lindsey German – Stop the War UK’s convener – at the Augustine Church, George 4th Bridge

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1. Saturday 2nd 10am to &pm and Sunday 3rd June 11am to 6pm; ‘Plants for Peace’ our annual fund-raising stall at the Meadows Festival Edinburgh. Meadows  EH9 9EX  The stall is number C26, that’s on Coronation Walk, which runs from the Meadows park pavilion on Melville Drive to Chalmers Street, past the funfair.

Look for our Plants for Peace banners and flags of peace. And 500+ plants each day. the number is spray painted on the ground too.
Plants and help still appreciated. Thanks to all those who have already contributed. If you join us, bring clothes for all four seasons, food and drink, and look forward to a busy, enjoyable and successful festival, turning the tide on Trident – one plant at a time!

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2. Tuesday 5th June: ECND regular organising meeting, 6pm, Peace and Justice Centre, 5 Upper Bow, Edinburgh
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OTHER NEWS:
1. CND (UK)  have launched their  new website.
Its goal is to better serve the hundreds of thousands of people who visit each year to take action against nuclear weapons.
As recent global events testify, nuclear war and nuclear proliferation are a real and growing threat to world peace, and action towards the abolition of nuclear weapons has never been more necessary. Share the good news about our website by retweeting our message
Visit the website at the usual address – www.cnduk.org – and they will be delighted to receive your feedback. Your views were an essential ingredient in the new design, so drop us a line and let us know if there’s anything missing.
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2. SCND has received funding for a history project to mark the 60th anniversary of CND. Watch this space.
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3. BEYOND NUCLEAR: this week features: a group of mothers from Japan who testified at the UN about human rights for Fukushima evacuees; the US anti-nuclear movement’s longest standing Congressional champion; and marine groups who are warning Japan and the UK against dumping radioactive wastes into the oceans. Previous to that there are pieces about Uranium mining.
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4. Basle Peace Office and partners: Nuclear abolition campaigners from around the world met in New York on May 11 to discuss strategies and to build cooperation amongst disarmament campaigns.

There were lively and productive discussions on nuclear risk-reduction, war prevention, ‘Move the Nuclear Weapons Money‘, nuclear-weapon-free zones, youth actions, engaging legislators and outreach to broader human rights, environment and faith-based communities.
There were also updates on key United Nations initiatives including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, UN High-Level Conference on Nuclear Disarmament (see Nuclear Weapon States’ Long Arm Seen Behind Deferral of Landmark UN Conference) and the new initiative of the UN Secretary-General, which was released on May 24, 2018. May 24 was also the Women’s International Day for Peace and Disarmament. Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament (PNND) are using the occasion to release Common security for a sustainable and nuclear-weapon-free world, a joint parliamentary statement commemorating the day and supporting the UNSG’s initiative.   The statement, which has been endorsed by leading female parliamentarians from around the world, calls for ‘diplomacy, conflict resolution, common security and law to address security issues, rather than the threat or use of force.’  It notes that ‘The United Nations was established with an array of mechanisms through which nations can resolve conflicts, negotiate disarmament and achieve security through diplomacy not war. These have been supplemented by additional common security mechanisms such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We urge governments to make better use of these common security mechanisms, and especially to replace reliance on nuclear deterrence with reliance on common security.’              The appeal, Common security for a sustainable and nuclear-weapon-free world, was also released Securing our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament, it is the new disarmament agenda released in Geneva today by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The statement has been endorsed by legislators from Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Finland, Germany, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lichtenstein, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.                                                      PNND and UNFOLD ZERO actively promoted former UNSG Ban Ki-moon’s Five-Point Proposal for Nuclear Disarmament which was supported worldwide and was influential in advancing a framework for a nuclear-weapon-free world.

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5. Dances of Universal Peace: 50th Anniversary Augustine United Church. George IV Bridge  June 24, 2018 5:30 pm – 9:30pm.
Events are taking place around the world to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dances of Universal Peace (DUP). For the first time, five local mentored and trained DUP teachers (and two extra musicians) are offering an event together. They will lead Dances and spiritual Walks, share some wonderful stories about Murshid SAM – and perhaps share something about their own personal, often life-changing, Dance journeys.
Free entry. Organised by Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace.
6. Footprints for Peace (Australia) Donations still required for: This years big walk:http://www.walkingforcountry.com
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Edinburgh CND news 17th May

NEWS:
1. The UK will be joining other NATO states for a summit in July and CND will be present to highlight the dangerous role of the alliance in international affairs. Read more about why we’ll be joining the protests in Brussels in this month’s Campaign magazine.
The magazine also features an update about the ongoing nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting at the United Nations and an article about why CND is supporting the upcoming Trades Union Congress national demonstration. Read Campaign: May edition
Download Campaign: May edition
STOP PRESS: There will be events in Scotland if Trump visits after the NATO summit. Glasgow: evening of Friday 13th July Edinburgh: Saturday 14th July
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 2. President Donald Trump has announced that he is pulling the USA out of the Iran nuclear agreement and reimposing economic sanctions on Iran. In doing so, President Trump has threatened peace, stability and security in the Middle East. The Iran nuclear deal of 2015 led to improved relations between Iran and the international community, and assured the world that Iran would not be developing nuclear weapons.
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal is a dangerous and irresponsible move, rightly condemned by the international community. The groundbreaking 2015 deal achieved its central aim: Iran doesn’t have a nuclear weapons programme. Only a president hellbent on making the world a more dangerous place would consider such a belligerent and counterproductive move. It will be seen as a step towards war and sends a threatening message to the world. The announcement may also shake peace talks taking place on the Korean peninsula. What faith can leaders now place in US involvement in peace deals when they see such a clear example of a US president not fulfilling his country’s agreed obligations?Peace Action and other Abolition 2000 members are organizing a vigil in support of the Iran Deal in Washington Square Park, New York immediately after the  Abolition 2000 International Campaign and Strategy Meeting on Friday May 11.Parliamentary CND has launched EDM 1251 calling on the UK Government to use its influence in Washington to urge the US to reconsider its approach to the Iran nuclear deal and to uphold its commitments to Iran and the wider region. Please ask your MP to sign this important EDM – it only takes two minutes
Members of the Abolition 2000 global network to eliminate nuclear weapons, meeting in Geneva for their Annual General Meeting , have called on peace and disarmament activists to help save the Iran Nuclear Deal – Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
UN Secretary General, António Guterres, speaking on Thursday May 3, urged President Trump not to scrap the Iran nuclear deal, saying that the Middle East would become an even more dangerous place if such an important diplomatic victory was thrown away.
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3. On 14th May: Anti-nuclear campaigners  responded to Gavin Williams’ spending announcement. Kate Hudson, CND General Secretary, said: “Today’s announcement by Gavin Williams – that the government is signing contracts with BAE Systems to the tune of £930 million for Trident replacement submarines – is another indication of our government’s gross irresponsibility. MoD spending has run out of control and the government must be called to account for its profligate and irresponsible spending. The £205 billion Trident replacement scheme must be scrapped. The money should be spent instead on addressing the real security threats we face, like terrorism, climate change and cyber warfare.”
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4. Beyond Nuclear International Weekly Digest: (a) Renowned journalist, John Pilger, describes his visit to the Marshall Islands and the terrible legacy of 67 American atomic bomb “tests” during the Cold War. Women and indigenous people play a central, and often unsung, role in the struggle against every facet of uranium power and nuclear weapons. For more on this and other news: visit our Website
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5. nuClear News No.107 May 2018 is now available to download at http://www.no2nuclearpower.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/NuClearNewsNo107.pdf
6. http://www.lasg.org/   For latest press releases from Los Alamos
7. https://dronecampaignnetwork.wordpress.com for their latest news
MEETINGS OF PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
0. Edinburgh Stop the War:Monday May 21st, 7.30pm – at the Peace and Justice Centre, 5 Upper Bow EH1 2JN.
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1. ICAN have a finalised location for the May Scottish  Roundtable Wednesday, 30 May at 7.00pm University of Edinburgh Paterson’s Land Room 1.21.
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2. CAAT if you’re looking to get involved in the fight against the Underwater Defence Technology (UDT) Conference in Glasgow this summer (26th – 28th June), here are some dates for your diary:
(a) picket the Glasgow City Council meeting 17th at 1200 to say no to arms fairs and arms dealers in Scotland. The more the merrier! Feel free to bring banners and placards. Meet outside the City Chambers at 1200.
(b) The next CAAT Edinburgh meeting is next Monday 21st May from 1900 to 2045 at the Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House on Victoria Terrace. We’ll be discussing the upcoming arms fair and CAAT’s #Arms2Renewables divestment campaign. Come and say hello!
(C) There will be a die-in on the Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow from 1100-1200 on Saturday 23rd June, the weekend before the arms fair. This a chance for those who aren’t free during the mid-week arms fair to voice their opposition to the UDT. Congregate at the Donald Dewar statue at 1100.
(d) The Big One: we’ll be joining a demonstration at the SEC in Glasgow on Tuesday 26th June at 1000. This is the first day of the arms fair, which officially starts at 1100. We’re getting there early so we can tell the arms dealers and warmongers what we think of them as they arrive. More details to follow as we liase with the SEC. Please note: this will be a peaceful, non-violent demonstration.
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3.Low Level Radiation and Health conference being held on Saturday June 23rd to Sunday June 24th in Stirling..Overseas speakers will present on the Saturday covering impacts of low level radiation on wildlife and health while there will be a UK campaigning meeting on the Sunday June 24th. The meeting will end on Sunday after lunch. The meeting will start with lunch at 12.30 on the Saturdayand is being held in the Stirling Court Hotel at the University while accommodation is being reserved in the Stirling Central Travelodge, 1 Goosecroft Road, Stirling FK8 1PF, Tel: 02031 950540.
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4. The Peace Academy will take place from 27th to 29th July at the Strathclyde University Students’ Union, with accommodation provided for 100 participants at the SYHA Glasgow. Confirmed speaker Ross Greer MSP supports young people applying to the Peace Academy. Apply to the Peace Academy
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5. Events notified by the Peace and Justice Centre                                                       (a) ‘That’s Not Okay’ Workshop:
Sat 26 May. 10am – 2pm.
David Hume Tower. LG.07, George Square.
With Mil Rai and Emily Johns, Editors of Peace News.  More info Here.                      (b) Conscientious Objectors meeting in Dundee Dalhousie Building, Lecture Theatre 1, University of Dundee Friday 18 May – 6.30 to 20.15 (lecture starts 7.00 pm prompt)This is a free event and tickets are available through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abertay-historical-society-great-war-dundee-evening-lecture-tickets-44752447776?utm_term=eventurl_text                       (c)War, Conscription and Conscientious Objection 1914-1919 
Conscientious Objectors Awareness Day Event Dundee
Saturday 10.30-3.00 May 19, 2018
Dalhousie Building, Room 1LG03, University of Dundee(
A Free Event – including refreshments and light buffet lunch – tickets booked Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/war-conscription-and-conscientious-objection-1914-1919-tickets-44752516983?aff=erelpanelorg                              (d)Legacies of Resistance: The Struggle Continues Wednesday, 23rd May, 6-8p.m.
The Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament                                                                     +++Stop press (e) Pentecost Peace Vigil at Faslane
May 26, 2018 12:00 pm– 1:00pm. People of all faiths, or of none, are most welcome!
Organised by Scottish Christians Against Nuclear Arms (SCANA)
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6. Footprints for Peace (Australia) This years big walk:  http://www.walkingforcountry.com