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Solidarity continues for imprisoned Austrian activists

17-06-2008 11:50

Humburg, Germany - June 4th
In response to the extremely brutal police operation carried out, the seizure of numerous materials and the arrests, solidarity demonstrations have appeared so far to several in Graz, Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stockholm, Bregenz, Salzb urg and Wiener Neustadt. There are also a few new pictures...

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FIT at londonfete

17-06-2008 11:44

Approaching the Pullen Centre
While protesters were beaten and arrested at Whitehall, the police still had enough manpower and resources to take pictures and notes of individuals attending a public meeting, and eventually arresting two people for holding a banner. What's that smell? Not democracy.

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The Irish 'No' vote and lessons for global democracy

17-06-2008 10:38

Is the Irish rejection of the European Union Lisbon Treaty democracy in action or proof that referenda are flawed? What are the lessons for the Simultaneous Policy campaign which aims to address global problems. A personal view.

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(from Belfast) ...and that's the last I think I'll ever see of George W Bush...

17-06-2008 09:28

Previous Thread - The Emperor Has No Clothes - Off to Belfast to Confront a Butt Naked George Bush
 http://www.indymedia.ie/article/87990

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Stop the zionist festival in central London on June 29th

17-06-2008 09:05

On Sunday June the 29th thousands of zionist supportters will gather in central London to celebrate 60 years since the founding of Israel by the theft and ethnic cleansing of 700,000 Palestinian arabs. See this:  http://www.salutetoisrael.org

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On Zimbabwe, Western left follows agenda set by capitalist elite

17-06-2008 03:01

AS shown by commentators on Indymedia!

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John McDonnell MP at Hands Off the People of Iran Weekend School

16-06-2008 22:41

John McDonnell MP addresses the June 14-15 2008 weekend school of Hands Off the People of Iran. He argues that anti-war activists in Britain should not only oppose imperialism's war plans, but also be in active solidarity with the workers, women's and students movements in Iran.

www.hopoi.org

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Somalian protest against US-backed Ethiopian invasion, 15.06.08

16-06-2008 20:56

UK, London. Somalian anti-Ethiopian/US invasion protest. 2008
Alongside the more talked about anti-Bush protest in Parliament Square on Sunday was another less well-known protest, whose protesters were happy to be swept up by the anti-US throng.
This was the Somalian protest against an Ethiopian invasion into their country- an invasion which is publicly backed by the USA because they see the Somalian rebel leaders as dangerous terrorists associated with al-Qaida.

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video from 2006 World Indigenous Uranium Summit

16-06-2008 20:41

Navajo Churchrock chapter
Introductions and presentations. . .

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StWC 'will not co-operate' with police

16-06-2008 17:01

Stop the War Coalition has written to the Home Secretary protesting the decision to ban yesterday's anti-war march and the "violent policing of the demonstration." The letter, signed by Andrew Murray and Lindsey German, warns: "there can be no question of any further co-operation between the Stop the War Coalition and the Metropolitan Police in regard to future protests until these concerns are addressed to our satisfaction."

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Osaka Riots A Personal Account

16-06-2008 16:31

This is one persons account of the riots in Osaka, the time they are talking about is Friday 13th the day of the G8 Finance Ministers meeting.

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Arrests and police injuries at Bush demo

16-06-2008 16:30

Update from the 25 arrested, eleven people remain in custody and 11 others were released without charge.

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A victim of high tech harrasment

16-06-2008 16:25

This is a true account of the harrasment I have endured over 6years.It started because I made a complaint to someone, I have had to move house 9 times since then because this person along with a group of other people have followed me and made my life hell.The police haven't helped me .and no-one believes me.I think what is happening is called gangstalking.

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Hicham Yezza released after 31 days in detention

16-06-2008 16:21

Following the cancellation order on his deportation, and after being detained for over 30 days, Hicham Yezza has been released on bail after the Home Office refused to grant him temporary release.

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Turkey: Conscientious objector Mehmet Bal beaten in prison

16-06-2008 16:18

Mehmet Bal
Turkish conscientious objector Mehmet Bal, who was arrested by plain clothes police on 8 June 2008, has been severely beaten in prison.

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Police brutality and snatch squad at Bush demo

16-06-2008 15:48

For those of you who think we're moving towards a police state, this video will show you that we are already living one.

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Breaking News // Animal Rights Activists Being Held by Security MRC Harwell

16-06-2008 15:48

Three activists from the West Country have been locked inside a dog unit at MRC Harwell in Oxfordshire by security.

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Housing association police state

16-06-2008 15:38

CCTV watching our every move, arbitrary arrest and detention under terrorism legislation to stifle protest and dissent, banning of the film On the Verge, 42 days detention for suspected terrorists. Day by day our civil liberties and human rights are being eroded and taken away. Housing associations are now part of the surveillance society.

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Palestine Today 061608

16-06-2008 14:50

Audio
Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Monday June 16th, 2008.

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Policing of Bush visit (STWC).

16-06-2008 13:48

Pro-War policing on the front line.
Yesterday's anti-war protest at Parliament Square and the testing of the MPS's security operation to protect the US president.