London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

08-12-2004 18:22

Picket 6pm - 8pm Friday 10 Downing St - End Human Rights Violations in Colombia

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - DECEMBER 10TH
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was approved by the UN General Assembly in 1948. Yet 56 years later, and despite the ratification by Colombia of all the International Covenants that followed the UDHR, the Colombian people continue to suffer gross violations of their civil and political rights, but also of economic, social and cultural rights. Read more >>

07-12-2004 17:59

Letter to Blair Seeks Iraqi Civilian Deaths Inquiry

Former ambassadors, senior military figures and a bishop were among 44 signatories of an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair today calling for an inquiry into civilian deaths in Iraq.

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07-12-2004 09:57

Destructive Development - 10 point plan

Destructive development is having a devastating impact on the daily life of people and their urban and green environments. Many people feel they are completely powerless in the face of powerful developers supported by politicians and certain councils but you can fight back. Here is a 10-point plan explaining the planning process use it to show you do not have to lose the power to govern how you live. Join organisations such as the London Social Forum and take back the power for the life of you, your family and your community. Read more >>

06-12-2004 20:14

Deranged white supremacist exhorts indigenous peoples to "repent"!!

Hardline unionist Ian Paisley has refused to bend on his demand
for the publication of photographs of IRA arms caches being
destroyed. Read more >>

05-12-2004 21:11

Zanon workers' co-operative - Argentina

Workers at the Zanon ceramic tile factory - an inspiring, worker-run factory in Argentina - have asked us to gather international support to prevent their eviction.
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04-12-2004 22:28

Brian Haw 24/7 protest reaches three and a half years!

Here are four labelled photos of long time peace campaigner Brian Haw in London's Parliament Square, along with a short report. Photos taken on Saturday 4th December 2004. Read more >>

04-12-2004 16:27

Whilst they stuff their faces.......

We invite concerned people to join us for an afternoon and evening of
protest at Marks and Spencers ongoing links with the state of Israel.
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04-12-2004 07:42

Comments re: The American Dream

Is it not preferable for each one of us to be accountable and held responsible for our own actions? Should not Rumsfeld (prisoner abuse) and Kissinger (mass murder of civilians) be surrendered to the International Criminal Court of Justice for war crimes? Or should they hide behind the people – who are offered as targets instead? Read more >>

03-12-2004 22:01

Building Bridges Radio - US Representatives Demand Election Irregularities Inves

Building Bridges: Your Community and Labor Reports presents this 28 minute radio program. TO LISTEN CLICK ON LA INDYMEDIA WEB LINK BELOW Read more >>

03-12-2004 04:13

Lest We Forget Eureka Stockade!

On October 16, 1975, five journalists filming the Indonesian invasion of East Timor, for Australian TV channels, were killed at a place called Balibo. This name seems set to become one of the rallying cries of 2nd Renaissance secession movements in Australia. The facts surrounding the Balibo killings are so damning of the central governments of Australia and Indonesia that the event will rank in Australian consciousness with the Eureka Stockade uprising of 1854. Read more >>

02-12-2004 12:48

Trade Unions. Their Past, Present and Future

Wenn die Gewerksgenossenschaften notwendig sind für den Guerillakrieg zwischen Kapital und Arbeit, so sind sie noch weit wichtiger als organisierte Kraft zur Beseitigung des Systems der Lohnarbeit selbst. Read more >>

01-12-2004 14:36

Sherwood Forest Camp on High Eviction Alert

Sherwood Forest protest camp at Mansfeild Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire are on high eviction Alert after they have been issued new Papers earlier this week, Balifs and unmarked security vans are now patrolling the area and equipment is being delived to site.
The camp expects to be evicted very soon. They need people to act now, get on camp Read more >>

01-12-2004 03:43

Australian Greens warn of 'politicised' terror trials

"At least give the numbers of lawyers who have been put onto that list and the criteria for black-banning lawyers from Australian courts which is used by the Government to politically determine who is or who isn't suitable to come before Australian courts," he said.

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30-11-2004 17:38

Farmers and Activists blockade Sainsbury's HQ

Farmers and GM activists blockaded Sainsburys HQ yesterday afternoon over the stores failure to phase out GM feed to the cows which produce it’s milk, and in protest over the low price paid to dairy farmers. Read more >>

30-11-2004 13:52

Soladarity action with Can Masdeu a squat in Barcelona

Activist from Can Masdeu blockaded the spanish embassy today in soladarity with their mates who are in court today as the state tries to uses the law to commit more environmental and social destruction. Read more >>

30-11-2004 06:06

The USA & Economic Terrorism: TLC/AFTA/WTO

USA people grow fat off the mass murder terrorristic policies of their government. 90 % of US people and all of the political parties are pro-AFTA , free trade and WTO. Time that the world recognizes that the USA is dangerous, W Bush is the real terrorist, and the greed-based denial of most USA people guarantees the continued denial that these free trade programs and USA foreign policies are just like the war in IRAQ – a terrorism of mindless evil...hope that Latin Americans are not deluded. We hope that it is not too late for them to grasp that help will never come from anyone in the USA. Read more >>

29-11-2004 15:05

Free Lunch Paid For By New Deal......But We're Not Invited.

Free Lunch Paid For By New Deal...But You're NOT Invited! Read more >>

25-11-2004 19:41

legalservices ombudsman

will be heard in an appeal at the civil appeals on 1st December 2004 - the public is invited!
this time i intend to play the recording of a complete conversation that will prove foul play! Read more >>

25-11-2004 12:54

Hackney Council's "consultation" on privatising council housing

Council Tenants in Hackney have recently received a "test of opinion" questionnaire from the Council. This gives 3 options which will lead to the privatisation of council housing, and one grudging option for tenants to remain with the council. Read more >>

24-11-2004 00:14

Indonesian police set-up Jakarta man?

Makes you want to move to Indonesia doesn't it? Sounds like a great place for a holiday? A great place for civil liberties as long as you don't get set-up, framed and become a scapegoat for the golden triangle the US, Indonesia, and Australia! Read more >>