London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

24-07-2005 09:19

Dirty War Tactics honed in NI troubles being brought to bear on UK streets

"A variety of intelligence, police and army sources [have] confirmed that “dirty war” tactics honed in Northern Ireland’s Troubles are now being brought to bear against Islamic terrorists in mainland Britain." The Sunday Herald Read more >>

23-07-2005 19:52

Note To Downing St: G8 Meeting/London bombs

This is the HTML version of a note I will soon leave or have already left at Downing Street's online E-Mail facility, mainly concerning the G8 meeting and the London bombings, with which it was contemporaneous.

23-07-2005 16:50

police murdered innocent man on tube

Fuck it's true. Cops really did shoot and kill a man who not only was unarmed and not carrying a bomb but was actually not even connected to the terror attacks.

The man was followed by police from a block of flats that was under surveillance, chased onto the tube then pinned down while police fired five bullets into his head at point blank range.

The Metropolitan Police Service have now admitted he was not connected to the failed bombing on Thursday and have described the shooting as a "tragedy" that the service "regrets".

It was also revealed that the driver of the train was chased by cops and had a gun pointed at his head as he tried to flee the scene.

great... trigger happy cops and bombers on the underground - I'll stick to my bike thanks.

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23-07-2005 16:39

The European Social Forum (ESF) - Athens 2006 - full details

Where to find full details of the European Social Forum in Athens 2006 Read more >>

23-07-2005 16:22

New terror in the tube as cops get trigger happy

The driver of the train which was the scene of a brutal police slaying on friday morning was himself chased by armed terror police who held a gun to his head as he tried to get away from terrifying 'shoot to kill' attack.

The driver started running as passengers fled from Stockwell Tube station following the shooting of a man it has since been revealed was unarmed.

According to officials from the train drivers' union Aslef, the train driver was chased by police who on catching up pointed a gun at his head.

Hearing about this outrageous behavior by armed cops given orders to shoot to kill, many train drivers have been understandably reluctant to continue working normally, the union's London officer Steve Grant has reported.

He said this incident highlights the tense atmosphere that his members are having to cope with since the 7th July attacks.

Apparently police have since apologised, which I am sure will have made the driver involved feel much better.

So, with armed tigger happy homicidal cops running around London we now have something else to worry us. We are therefore forced to raise the unofficial terror alert to 'dont run!'.

This highten security level means - don't wear bulky or baggy items of clothing if you are dark skinned - if you see police, walk at a resonable pace away from danger - whatever you do, do not run!

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23-07-2005 12:49

Smoking Gun Memo - Reminder

Hey, we've been handing the smoking gun memo aka the "Downing Street Memo" on a platter. This document needs to be given more prominence in all media. Read more >>

22-07-2005 22:26

Increasing concern & outrage at apparent police "shoot to kill" policy

The cold-blooded, apparently racist murder, of a young Asian man today by undercover police/security agents is outrageous & a frightening development and a dark day for civil rights & democracy in Britain. Read more >>

22-07-2005 17:34

Ignoring the Intelligence: How New Labour Helped Bring Terror to London

By pursuing policies that are increasing the threat of terrorist attacks on Britain, New Labour has rendered itself fundamentally unfit to govern Read more >>

22-07-2005 14:56

Brighton Council EDO Motion

Brighton & Hove City Council voted for an amendment of a motion yesterday condemning warmongers EDO/MBM's trade as 'immoral' and 'unwelcome'. Read more >>

22-07-2005 12:03

Iraq the cause quotes bomb responsibility claims

A group called the Abu Hafs al Masri Brigade has claimed responsibility for London blasts in a statement posted on an Islamic Web site.

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21-07-2005 21:30

video - Bethnal Green bus 'bomber'

'Nothing to see'
shot 21/7 around Hackney Road, Bethnal Green, East London

Shows some kind of offical - probably police forensics or scene of crimes investigator in decontamination suit, plastic boot covers and latex gloves - entering the number 26 bus some time after explosives specialists have checked the device.

Quicktime movie , approx 1 min long
(One modem friendly version and one slightly better quality) Read more >>

21-07-2005 20:19

Deja-vu as copycat 'bombers' bring second round of chaos to London

It should have been obvious that the first attack would not be the last but I don't think many people expected it so soon. Read more >>

21-07-2005 11:09

Blair still in denial over the London attacks!

Post 7/7, the need to understand what caused four British men to blow themselves up is crucial if we are to mount an effective defense strategy. Honest relection by all is urgently required. Read more >>

19-07-2005 21:04

The originator of the acts of terrorism in London was standing near Tony Blair

And his name is Vladimir Putin. Read more >>

19-07-2005 09:46

Ex-ambassador Craig Murray on Iraq and the London bombings

"It is a foreign policy of oil grab cloaked in hypocrisy, and the impact of that policy on Muslims, that has caused this hate."
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18-07-2005 21:32

We Go About Our Business

The London and Iraq bombings, that took place recently are as a Londoner making me very concerned. What with all the inuendo and blame flying around. The prime minister B.Liar seems to me to be distancing himself from all the events to take the focus off the War In Iraq ! Peace. Kev. Read more >>

18-07-2005 11:11

Report of vigil for London bomb victims in Edinburgh

This is a 650 word piece on the vigil for the victims of the London bombing which was held in Edinburgh on Sunday 17th July. 7 photos are attached Read more >>

18-07-2005 10:49

Portraits from vigil Russell Square Sunday 17th July

Vigil organised by Stop the War Coalition and the Muslim Association of Britain in memory of the victims of the London bombings as well as victims of US/UK state treeorism in Iraq and Afganistan Read more >>

18-07-2005 10:14

Portratis from vigil, Russell Square, Sunday 17th July

Vigil organised by Stop the War Coalition and The Muslim Associaltion of Britain in memory of the victims of the London bombings and US/UK state terrorism in Iraq and Afganistan as well as Israeli terrorism in Palestine. Read more >>

17-07-2005 17:27

Reviewing Pre-1950 Iraqi History: Part 3

Part 3 of a short review of pre-1950 Iraqi history for US and UK anti-war movement activists. Read more >>