Hundreds of thousands of anti-war demonstrators gathered in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, to protest against a potential U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Leaders of the Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama stated that they do not defend Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq, but their intention is to protect humanity, justice, and global order. A smaller anti-war demonstration was also held in Jakarta, near the heavily guarded U.S. Embassy. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. Today, Rawalpindi, Pakistan was also the scene of peaceful demonstrations by tens of thousands of anti-war protesters. Yesterday, tens of thousands participated in anti-war demonstrations in the U.S., the U.K., Japan, and several European countries.
Hundred Thousand Anti-War Demonstrations in Two Major Cities of Indonesia - 2003-03-09
Hundreds of thousands protested in Surabaya, Indonesia against a potential U.S. attack on Iraq, emphasizing the protection of humanity and justice. Smaller protests occurred in Jakarta and Rawalpindi, with similar demonstrations happening globally. This reflects widespread opposition to U.S. military intervention.
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📰 What Happened
Hundreds of thousands of people protested in Surabaya, Indonesia against a potential U.S.-led attack on Iraq, advocating for humanity and justice. Smaller protests also occurred in Jakarta and Rawalpindi, reflecting a global opposition to military intervention.
- Surabaya saw hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, making it a significant protest event.
- The protests were part of a larger global movement against the U.S. military action in Iraq.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the early 2000s, the U.S. was preparing for military intervention in Iraq, which raised concerns about the implications for global peace and justice, especially among Muslim communities.
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