Turn the Lights Off for Peace

A group of peace activists, who oppose a possible U.S.-led strike on Iraq, announced support for the "One Minute Darkness for Peace" action. They made a statement in front of the Ahmet Vefik Pasa Theater.

The peace activist called on everyone to join the "One Minute Darkness for Peace" action."

They said they "would continue to protest the government that is in an effort to join a war that will only serve U.S. interests."

The peace activists announced they would be gathering signatures for peace on stands in various districts on Fridays and Mondays.

The members of the Platform Against War will hold demonstrations in the Teleferik Square on Thursday, February 20, and in Mesken on Sunday, February 23. (BB/EA/NM)