paul oestreicher (born 29 september 1931) is a german anglican priest, quaker, peace and human rights activist. he was born in meiningen, germany. he was a member of the general synod of the church of england from 1970-81 and 1995-97. from 1981 to 1985 he was director of the division of international affairs of the british council of churches. he was a known critic of apartheid and the 1986 united states bombing of libya.