Dear Friends,

The U'wa struggle remains urgent. News Reports this morning say that
according to the U'wa, five U'wa children died on Friday morning when the
Colombian National Police attacked an U'wa road blockade of 450 people.
U'wa statements say that between 150 and 500 police wielding batons,
teargas, and bulldozers, forced the U'wa to jump into a nearby river where
at least five children drowned.

The U'wa are calling for international actions to bring attention to their
struggle. We will hold a candle light vigil and march in the neighborhood
of OXY CEO Ray Irani on Thursday night at 7:00. We ask that everyone please
attend at this critical time for the U'wa.

CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL AND MARCH THROUGH OXY CEO RAY IRANI'S NEIGHBORHOOD

WHERE: we will meet at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Bel Air Drive,
opposite South Beverly Glen, 1 block W. of North Beverly Glen and then march
around the neighborhood.

WHEN: Thursday, February 17th at 7 pm.

PARKING: There is street parking on Beverly Glen south of Sunset, and on its
side streets.

BRING: Candles, friends, signs. Carpool if you can. Try to wear light
colored clothing so we are more visible.

LETS TELL ALL IRANI'S NEIGHBORS: NO DRILLING IN U'WA LAND!
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