Thousands of people have gathered to call for closing the School of the Americas - they say:
Never Again! Nunca Mas!

The US Army School of the Americas (SOA)
The US Army School of the Americas (SOA), based in Ft. Benning, Georgia, trains Latin American soldiers in combat skills, commando tactics, and military intelligence. SOA graduates have been responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses in Latin America -- including the rape and murder of four US churchwomen, the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero, and the massacre of 900 civilians in the El Mozote village in El Salvador. SOA-trained soldiers have consistently targeted priests, nuns, labor organizers, educators, and students in their war against their own people.

S0A Torture Training
In September 1996 the Pentagon released seven Spanish- language training manuals used at the SOA until 1941. The SOA manuals recommended interrogation techniques like torture, execution, blackmail and arresting the relatives of those being questioned.

Legislative Action
Urge your Representative to co-sponsor HR 732, Rep. Moakley's (MA) bill to close the School of the Americas. Urge your Senator to support Sen. Durbin's (IL) bill ($. 873) to close the SOA.
Tell your Members of Congress that you don't want your tax dollars used to support the training of torturers and murders. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

For more information:
SOA Watch PO Box 4566 Washington, DC 20017 (202) 234-3440 www.soaw.org
SOA Watch is a non-profit organization that seeks to close the US Army School of the Americas through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and nonviolent protest, as well as media and legislative work.

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New Release
CROSSING THE LINE
Powerful footage of the November 1998 Vigil & CD Action at Ft. Benning -- narrated by Susan Sarandon. Speakers, music, crossing the line...(l6 min) Order from Maryknoll World Productions: 1-800-227-8523 $10.00 plus $3.00 ( S&H )

SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS
Available in Spanish & English. This 1995 Academy Award Nominated (18 min) video shows how officers trained at the SOA are responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of people throughout Latin America. Hear also what congressional representatives have to say about this School of Assassins. Order from Maryknoll World Productions: 1-800-227-8523 $14.95 plus $ 3.00 ( S&H )

SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS
This 112-page book by Jack Nelson Pallmeyer documents the hidden reality of the SOA. " School of Assassins" is must reading for everyone concerned with U.S. policy in Central America, and the challenges to democracy that it raises. ORDER from Orbis books: 1-800-258-5838 $12.95

SPEAKING: TRUTH TO POWER
This 40-page booklet contains the moving trial testimonies of 25 prisoners of conscience who served six month sentences in federal prisons for their non-violent protest against the SOA in November 1997. Order from Marynoll Productions: 1-800-227-8523 $2.00

SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS: AN INSIDER SPEAKS OUT!
Recipient of "LOSA '98 Award of Merit in Films" & 1998 Winner of the PBS Independent Images " Competition. From his insider view, former SOA instructor Major Joseph Blair reveals shocking new information and gives compelling reasons why the SOA must be closed. Hear and see the vivid reality and consequences of the training at the SOA in rarely- seen footage from Latin America! (16 min)
Order from SOA Watch/NE, 6367 Overbrook Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151, $15.00 plus $3.00 shipping & handling or from Maryknoll World Productions: 1-800-227-8523