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Cluster munitions delivered to Ukraine – Debate among the pro-solidarity left
The Ukrainian state’s decision to import cluster bombs has generated considerable debate in all parts of the globe, including Ireland.
Des Derwin and Fred Leplat offer critical commentary here :
Catherine Samary provides a different perspective; source : https://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article67186
1-Even if there are specific differences between various types of weapons that legitimise global campaigns to ban them, the same weapons can be used to attack and dominate peoples or to defend themselves. This is true on the whole, even if it has always been the great dominant powers that have organised the production and use of weapons: the vital need to defend oneself has extended their use to various protagonists. War crimes and crimes against humanity are committed with all kinds of weapons – conventional or not.
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Ukrainian Action on Ireland called a demonstration marking Day 500 of the Russian genocidal invasion of Ukraine.
Here is a pictorial record – thanks to John Lyons for the photographs. Over 100 people attended.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) 2023 Conference Unanimously Passes Resolution in Solidarity With Ukraine
We reported on debates about Ukraine at the ICTU 2023 Conference in a recent post :
Trade Unionists for Solidarity with Ukraine -Russian Troops Out of Ukraine Now – Irish Congress of Trade Unions Conference Official Fringe Meeting – Maginnes 3, Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny – Tuesday July 4 2023, 17:30
Des Derwin and Gregor Kerr, members of Irish Left With Ukraine, proposed and spoke in favour of the motion below :
Gregor Kerr speaking in favour of the motion :
The motion was carried unanimously. We look forward to practical trade union action flowing from this decision.
Tomás Ó Flatharta 