London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

07-11-2006 23:32 | 1 addition

Day of Resistance to the War: March 19th, 2007

On March 19th 2007, we call for a worldwide day of resistance to the imperialist, racist and senseless war in Iraq. We propose occupations, acts of civil disobedience, and direct action. We propose that these acts of resistance be directed towards governments, military recruitment centres, corporations, and other institutions that perpetuate empire and war. Read more >>

07-11-2006 22:46

Nadine Saawka

Nadine Saawka of Notting Hill Housing Trust, Grove House, 27 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London W6 0JL Read more >>

07-11-2006 21:08

Top Nepalese Maoist To Speak In London

3 meetings are taking place from Friday to Monday this week. Comrade Suresh a leader of the revolution in Nepal and a member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) will be speaking. Read more >>

07-11-2006 17:23

Wolfowitz in London next Monday morning

Paul Wolfowitz, neo-con co-architect of the Iraq invasion and presidenbt of the World Bank will be in London next Monday, and the Bank's European office has requested a meeting with UK development NGOs for 10.30 am. Venue not known as yet.... Read more >>

07-11-2006 14:12

Travel agents disrupted in Reading!

As part of yesterdays day-of-action against short-haul flights, called for by Plane Stupid, there were direct-actions and protest against travel agents in Reading.

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06-11-2006 16:14

Sweatshops, workers and international solidarity

No Sweat's annual conference takes place in London on 25 November. Read more >>

06-11-2006 13:13 | 3 additions

Stop Moping - Towards Strategic Insurrection

Big mobilisation haven't turned out very successful recently. The 22nd October Collective gives us an idea why. Some more thoughts on strategies and what makes them work. Read more >>

06-11-2006 12:06

This Weeks SchNEWS - Taco Hell

MEXICAN WAVES OF RESISTANCE AND REPRESSION Read more >>

05-11-2006 01:38

REBEL THANKS TO EVERYONE

everything4everyone Read more >>

04-11-2006 16:30 | 1 addition

London Mexican embassy protest video - 30/10/06

A rough video rush of the London Mexican Embassy protest on 30 October 2006. Read more >>

04-11-2006 14:29

Record turn out for London's Critical Mass

Well over one thousand cyclists turned out today for a Critical Mass to the US embassy in Grosvenor Square, where they were met by thousands more protesters about to march to Trafalgar Square. Read more >>

03-11-2006 20:19

Stop the War's People's Assembly: Islamophobia and the war on terror

The People's Assembly aims to bring people together to discuss the relationship between Islamophobia and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and to organise our campaign in response to war and racism.

We are asking peace and anti-war groups, trade unions, faith groups and organisations, community groups, political parties and any other representative organisations to send delegates to this important meeting. We also welcome individuals as observers.

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03-11-2006 00:07

Photos: "Day of the Dead", Mexican Embassy, London. (02.11.06)

Images of a demonstration outside the Mexican Embassy tonight in London. For the dead of Oaxaca on the "Day of the Dead".
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02-11-2006 22:40 | 6 additions

Dalston Theatre

A personal account Read more >>

02-11-2006 18:14 | 1 addition

Shell disrupted in Reading! Solidarity with Rossport and Niger!

12 protestors blockaded a Shell garage in Reading last night, effectively stopping business for an hour. This action was taken in solidarity with communities struggling against destruction caused by Shell in Rossport, Ireland and the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Read more >>

02-11-2006 16:46 | 1 addition

Reports from Oaxaca (and what to do)

Latest updates via irc - and details for action

02-11-2006 14:46

British Police Try to Arrest Plaintiff Against Khatami

British police try to arrest one of the two Iranian refugees who applied to have Khatami arrested under Section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1998. Read more >>

02-11-2006 13:54 | 1 addition

Mexican embassy covered in symbolic blood

On Wednesday night, London activists threw red paint to symbolise the blood of the people of Oaxaca on the walls, stairs and doors of the Mexican Embassy Read more >>

02-11-2006 13:39

Colombia: Emergency Protest Today from 12 NOON onwards

Francisco Santos Vice-President of Colombia has come to Britain to launch a publicity campaign against the Curse of Cocaine. He is targeting cocaine users in adverts paid for by European governments and has already appeared at events in Birmingham, Basingstoke and a press conference in London yesterday. The Colombia Solidarity Campaign states that Santos is involved in a well funded and carefully prepared attempt to manipulate public opinion, deflecting attention way from his own government’s responsibility in a conflict that has generated the worst human rights violations in the western hemisphere.

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02-11-2006 03:14 | 3 additions

London Mexican Embassy protest - bad leg: what is there to learn

After finally getting my laptop back from the unfortunate coffee spill episode, I've downloaded the photos of my right leg from Monday evening outside the Mexican Embassy in London. Read more >>