AFGHANISTAN

The war and occupation of Afghanistan has become a critical part of UFPJ's work, in light of the escalation of troops by the Obama administration. UFPJ's stance on the conflict -- mirrored at the last National Assembly in December 2008 -- calls for an immediate U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan with a negotiated just settlement involving international parties, including regional neighbors.

Below, you will find resources to be used during the National Days of Action, April 6-9, whether at Congressional visits, educational events, or other activities. You can find fact sheets, primers, sample letters to the editor, graphics, and talking points. You can also find other resources here.

POLICY RESPONSES:

Obama's Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategy

FACT SHEETS:

'Escalation: Bad For Them, Bad For Us'

'Peaceful Alternatives'

'Why Are We Bombing Pakistan?'

'No More Taxpayers Dollars for Afghanistan War'

IMAGES TO DOWNLOAD:

'Stop Bombing Pakistan'

'Stop Airstrikes in Pakistan'

'Stop War in Afghanistan'

PRIMERS/BACKGROUNDERS:

'Why Obama's 'Af/Pak' Plan Can't Bring Peace'

Afghanistan Primer, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

MEDIA WORK:

Sample Letters to the Editors (prepared by Peace Action)

Sample Press Release 

VIDEOS:

Rethink Afghanistan

To aid your group in discussing the conflict, the Afghanistan Working Group has also put forth a series of discussion questions. These questions will be useful in engaging others in discussion on the conflict. It is recommended that the resource page aid you in answering these questions, as a backgrounder. Click here to take a look at the discussion questions and print them for group use.