fellowship of reconciliation

September 13, 2011

Storm of protests on arms fair's first day

The London arms fair has opened to a storm of controversy, with protests outside Parliament, the offices of arms companies and at the gates to the event itself.
September 12, 2011

Warnings over 'sci-fi' warfare as BAE showcases autonomous drone

Two NGOs have expressed alarm that the arms company BAE Systems will this week showcase a new “autonomous” military drone at the London arms fair.
September 11, 2011

Christians mark 9/11 anniversary with prayers against the arms trade

Christians in the UK are marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre with a Day of Prayer against the arms trade.
August 25, 2011

Peace Zone to promote active nonviolence at Greenbelt

The Greenbelt Christian festival this weekend will feature a Peace Zone run by a network of twenty-two Christian organisations committed to active nonviolence.
June 23, 2011

Those who use drones have ‘legal obligation’ to report who they killed

International lawyers have identified an existing but previously unacknowledged requirement in law for those who use or authorise the use of drone strikes
May 19, 2011

Christian charity backs British sailor ahead of court-martial

A Christian NGO has added its voice to the growing support for Michael Lyons, a member of the Royal Navy who is facing imprisonment for 'wilful disobedience'.
May 12, 2011

Western violence will not help Arab Spring, says Euro religious network

Europe's largest network of spiritually based peace groups has expressed its support for nonviolent revolution in north Africa and the Middle East.
January 19, 2011

Catholic activist sent to prison after protest against arms trade

Christian activist Chris Cole has been sent to prison for 30 days following a nonviolent protest against the arms trade.
January 6, 2011

Christians pray for just peace ahead of Sudan's referendum

Christians around the world are offering prayers for peace and justice as the Sudanese peace process reaches a key moment with the referendum this weekend.
November 9, 2010

Remember the dead by renouncing war, say British pacifists

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) has urged people in Britain to honour the dead on Remembrance Day by renouncing warfare.