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Germany

Activists Send Message of Peace

On Feb. 15, religious, political, environmental, peace and labor groups came together across Germany and around the world in an effort to stop a war against Iraq led by the United States.

DW-WORLD meets the faces behind the groups planning the mass demonstrations in Berlin, across Europe and around the world. We also examine the history of the peace movement in Germany -- from the Cold War days to the Gulf War to its reinvigorated present.

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A Protest Takes Shape

As Berlin prepares to host one of the biggest anti-war rallies in Germany of the past two decades, DW-WORLD takes a look behind the scenes of the groups organizing Saturday's protest. (Feb. 14, 2003)  

Taking It To The Streets

Germans have been demonstrating for the cause of peace since long before a U.S.-led war began to loom over Iraq. Kristian Golla of Bonn reflects on his two decades in the movement. (Feb. 14, 2003) 

Berlin Calls for Peace

On Saturday, thousands gathered in Berlin to protest against a war in Iraq. DW-WORLD reports from the heart of a demonstration which attracted many more than expected. (Feb. 15, 2003) 

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