Thousands Protested in Anti War Rally in Washington DC Demanding U.S. Withdraw from Iraq and Afghanistan [VIDEOS & PHOTOS]

Photos and videos by Carlos A. Quiroz

Over 5,000 people rallied yesterday in the streets of Washington, DC, against the current wars and U.S. occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, demanding the Obama administration to withdraw all troops from those countries, and to stop the expansion of the U.S. military machine around the world, including the new bases in Latin America and Africa, and the military and monetary funding of conflicts around the world including Congo, Colombia and others.

These are photos I took during the rally, feel free to repost them anywhere:

The protesters called the U.S. invasions of other countries as "imperialistic wars" and they demanded the U.S. government start taking care of its own citizens first, especially when it comes to jobs, health care, housing, education, urban safety and other urgent issues within the U.S.

These 5 protesters were arrested after they laid on ground in front of the White House, next to fake coffins representing the civilians killed in the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan.

These are the first two of 3 videos that I recorded during the protests, which attracted many combat veterans, college students, organizers, mothers, relatives of U.S. military personnel, peace activists, regular citizens and people who are concerned about the current economic crisis in this country that is spending billions of dollars in wars overseas.

Afghanistan War Veteran
& Students Speak Out

Activists Speak Out

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