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Printout, evidently from KCNA. AI: Meetings and parties held in Pyongyang on December 25-26 to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Cuban revolution's victory, highlighting speeches by North Korean and Cuban officials regarding solidarity, historical ties, and shared goals between Cuba and Korea.

Discussion on the importance of small countries contributing to politics and peace, highlighting the impact of the Rasstage Treaty experience, and the potential of AAPSO as a central organizing body for expertise and coordination to protect sovereignty and support freedom movements, particularly through military and strategic cooperation.

Newsletter covering speeches, reports, and organization of a mass demonstration on April 17, 1999 in London against UK government policies of sanctions and military actions in Iraq. Key speakers included Tony Benn MP, Denis Halliday, George Galloway MP, and others. The demonstration called for lifting sanctions on Iraq and building a sustained international peace movement. The document includes statements from community leaders, campaign groups, and lists sponsors and organizers.

Newsletter and records of the Institute for Independence Studies documenting a conference held in London on April 11, 1997, marking the 11th anniversary of the 1986 US bombing of Libya. The conference included key speeches, legal investigations, and multi-commission sessions addressing international law, media, religion, and peace campaigning. Notable speakers included Ramsey Clark, former US Attorney General, Zohra Ben Bella, and representatives of the Nation of Islam. The event emphasized the illegality and impact of the US air assault on Libya, its civilian casualties, and the broader political implications.

Notes from a K.i.B. workshop discussing the issues around sanctions, their use as a pretext and part of war, unity on current sanctions particularly against Iraq, state of siege and genocide concerns, views on the efficacy of peace movements, attitudes towards regimes, and strategies to break information blockades and engage media.

AI: Notes and reports from a BAASO conference held in July 1994 covering topics such as international sanctions against Iraq, Libya, Cuba; European political dynamics; challenges facing Third World countries including poverty, racism, neo-colonialism and economic dependency; global political shifts post-Cold War; effects of neoliberal policies; role of United Nations and international law; and grassroots movements including peace camps and youth councils. Contributions by M. Arif, Michael Eliot, Stan Newers, Corbyn, and others address global justice, development, and solidarity perspectives.

Keith Bennett attended the XII Non-Aligned Summit as part of the British Afro-Asian Solidarity Organisation delegation to the Afro-Asian People's Solidarity Organisation. The delegation included key members and participated in summit activities, including a state banquet by President Nelson Mandela. An appeal for sustaining the New Worker publication fund is also included.

Coverage of the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Durban, including meetings with international leaders such as Fidel Castro, Laurent-Desire Kabila, and Kim Yong Nam. Reports on regional conflicts and political situations in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Basque region in Spain, and ongoing Middle East peace negotiations involving Dennis Ross and Yasser Arafat. Details on solidarity activities and political interactions among various countries and organizations.

The document discusses the Berlin meeting focused on promoting a nuclear-free world, highlighting discussions on guarantees, control, verification, non-proliferation, disarmament, development, and civil support. It emphasizes the 'Berlin spirit' as a fundamental theme for AAPSO to develop its role after the INF treaty, showcasing the will of developing countries to actively participate and share valuable experiences.