Diary of Action and Events

Wed 17 Mar, 6.30pm: Meet Afghan author Abdul Wakil Sulamal Shinwari

Abdul Wakil Sulamal Shinwari, author of Fifty Million Short Stories speaks about his collection of 12 short stories surveys Afghan society from top to bottom. From the callous warlords, merciless police chiefs and corrupt officials, to the ordinary Afghan men and women denied the most fundamental of human rights. Bookmarks, 1 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QE.

Sat 20 Mar 9.0am. National demonstration against the English Defence League

Stop the War Coalition is supporting the call by MPs, trade union leaders, Unite Against Fascism and many other organisations for a demonstration in Bolton on Saturday 20 March against a march by the racist English Defence League, which aims to spread fear and terror within Muslim communities. Coaches are coming from across the country to join the protest. . Details...