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Kurdish Asylum-Seekers Mount Indefinite Protest Fast

27-02-2001 05:59

Nearly every Iraqi Kurd applying for asylum in Britain is being refused. Lawyers and members of the Kurdish community say a dramatically rising number of Iraqi Kurds are now in danger of being deported and returned to one of the most dangerous places in the world.

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Zapatista Caravan threatened. EZLN's Communique 26/02 (English and Spanish)

26-02-2001 23:07

Following there's a translation of today's Communique of
Genaral Command of the EZLN in relation to the threats they received in yesterday's leg of the Zapatista Caravan in the city of Juchitán.

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Anti-globalisation: What do we want?

26-02-2001 22:54

The media and general public see a single, united front amongst anti-globalisation protesters. We are seen simply to want to turn back the clock and stop globalisation in its tracks. However, is there a middle ground, a more reasoned response to the problems globalisation brings?

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Camden Chillout!

26-02-2001 20:15

Camden Chillout!
Most days of the week the pavement which curves around
the front of the tube at Camden High Steet is reserved
for the usual mixture of tourists, shoppers & residents
moving at a frantic pace to their chosen destination.

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Animal Sacrifice

26-02-2001 16:53

Crises, after manufactured crises, are undermining the fabric of life and stability among civilian populations, in preparation for the 'final solution'...N.W.O.

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Countryside Alliance March deferred for 2 months

26-02-2001 15:28

Deferred 2 months will mean the march will no doubt be after the election - still, given the current nightmare foot n mouth situation sympathy for the countryside and animals will no doubt be forthcoming.

Below is statement sent out today:

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www.commondreams.org WAY AHEAD

26-02-2001 14:26

Farmers are already having Foot & Mouth protests broken up in Brussels. The Countryside Alliance has postponed its mass action till MAY. Why has there been nothing about the latest farming crisis on this site?

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Student revolt

26-02-2001 11:24

Where are the student radicals in this country? Is the NUS our only hope?

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Letter of Solidarity with anti-SDI protester Lyndis Percy

26-02-2001 10:13

An American speaks out about the Crown's prosecution of Lyndis Percy, under the Queen's anti-hate-crime laws, for her protests of America's Strategic Defense Initiative.

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Yet more FASCISM? (bulletin from US)

26-02-2001 00:21

Could this be the biggest thing since catching on to the way the ideologically challenged consistently betray weak groups? Simply, how we USE or ARE USED BY the language all around us controls what we *believe* we can accomplish!

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NETSTRIKE AGAINST TRADING ON LINE !

25-02-2001 16:04

NETSTRIKE AGAINST TRADING ON LINE !

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A Palestinian Woman Climbs under a fence - Photo

25-02-2001 15:05

A Palestinian Woman Climbs under a fence - Photo
A Palestinian woman is reduced to climbing under a fence after she walked along the beach near the Netzareem junction outside Gaza city on the Gaza Strip February 23, 2001. Israeli soldiers have closed the road between northern and southern part of the Gaza Strip, and are firing upon ANYONE who approaches them. Violence during the Palestinian uprising has escalated since the February 6 election of right-winger Ariel Sharon as Israel's Prime Minister./Suhaib Salem (Reuters)

For the latest News and Analysis on the Al-Aqsa intifada visit www.indymedia.org.il

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Soldier who killed 14 yr old Palestinian child gets 49 days in jail

25-02-2001 14:53

Soldier who killed Palestinian youth gets 49 days in jail

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Zapatista teacher grips the black and red flag of the EZLN

25-02-2001 06:38

Zapatista teacher grips the black and red flag of the EZLN
Zapatista teacherholds teh black and red flag of the ezln

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Zapatistas arrive in San Cristóbal (closeup)

25-02-2001 06:36

Zapatistas arrive in San Cristóbal (closeup)
Zapatistas on board truck as it arrives in San Cristobal.

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Zapatista March begins from Oventic

25-02-2001 06:33

Report from the sendoff of the Zapatista delegates - for up to date news and photos check out  http://www.chiapas.indymedia.org

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One small step for animals, one giant leap for animla liberation

25-02-2001 03:32

One small step for animals, one giant leap for animla liberation
Huntingdon Life Sciences' director Brian Cass was beaten at his home on Friday. It's about time!

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TSA Captures Wild Dolpins & Cops Frame Activist!

24-02-2001 23:54

TSA Captures Wild Dolpins & Cops Frame Activist!

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Vauxhall strike

24-02-2001 22:20

Vauxhall strike
Vauxhall workers from the Luton car plant take one day strike action, in conjunction with Ellsmere Port, against the planned closure by General Motors.
Picture shows pickets arguing with a worker not to break the strike. No cars were produced due to the action.