Anti-war groups prepare for Belfast protests

The Anti-War Movement has said it is planning a protest against the war in Iraq to coincidewith next week's talks in Northern…

The Anti-War Movement has said it is planning a protest against the war in Iraq to coincidewith next week's talks in Northern Ireland between US President George Bush andBritish Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair.

Chairman of the organisation, Mr Richard Boyd Barrett said protest plans had beenactivated immediately after tonight's announcement of the Bush-Blair meeting.

He added: "How can Bush come to Ireland talking about peace while his army issubjecting the people of Baghdad to a medieval siege with 21st centuryweaponry?

"We call on all those opposed to this immoral war to join the protest busesgoing to Belfast on Monday."